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There are 2 methods of recruitment into the British Fire Service which are:
Rank Structure
Firefighter
Leading Firefighter
Sub-Officer
Station Officer
Assistant Divisional Officer
Divisional Officer Grade III
Divisional Officer Grade II
Divisional Officer Grade I
Senior Divisional Officer
Assistant Chief Officer/Assistant Firemaster
Chief Officer/Firemaster
See Detailed Chart
Note:
The rank structure above covers all the duties of the Fire Service Ranging from Operational , Fire Safety , Training , Staff and Specialist Duties.
Equal Opportunities
Fire brigades are equal opportunities employers and comply with the requirements of legislation covering equal opportunities. Applications to join the Fire Service are welcomed from all men and women who meet the physical, medical and educational requirements for entry. The only criteria which a brigade takes into account when recruiting are those who have direct bearing on a candidates ability to do the job.
If you are accepted for a job in the Fire Service, you will be entitled to, and receive, equal consideration in matters of training, career development and promotion, whether you are a man or a woman and whatever your racial or ethnic background or marital status.