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To be a successful firefighter you need to be physically fit, articulate and confident with people in a wide range of situations. The educational tests, developed by the Home Office, are to measure verbal, perceptual and numerical skills as well as mechanical understanding.
For the physical and practical tests applicants will have their fitness tested by a variety of methods. Throughout these tests, candidates will be continuously assessed regarding reaction to discipline, ability to absorb instruction and determination.
Applicants who are successful at the assessment tests can then progress to the interview stage. Following this, successful applicants may undergo a full medical examination and may eventually be offered a place on a trainees' course. The whole process may vary in length but could take in excess of 12 months.
Not all firefighters time is taken up with emergency work, time is allocated to training, self-improvement and educational activities with the public.
The Retained Service
Being a firefighter at a retained station is a rewarding and valuable job. Not only does it aid the local community but it also supports the wider need of maintaining standards of fire cover within the County. As a potential recruit to this service you need to know what "The Job" entails, its enhancements, its limitations and the criteria, which you need to meet before we can proceed with your application.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue provide retained cover from the following Fire Stations:-
Askern Fire Station:
Moss Road, Askern, Doncaster, DN6 0JX.
Edlington Fire Station:
Edlington Lane, Warmsworth, Doncaster, DN12 1DA.
Mosborough Fire Station:
Queen Street, Mosborough, Sheffield S20 5BQ.
Penistone Fire Station:
The Markets, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BY.
Rossington Fire Station:
West End Lane, Rossington, Doncaster DN11 0PZ.
Royston Fire Station:
High Street, Royston, Barnsley S71 4RJ.
Stocksbridge Fire Station:
Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 5DH.
To become a firefighter at a retained station there are certain physical, medical and educational requirements you will have to satisfy:-
Be 18 years old or over at testing
Be able to demonstrate physical fitness and strength
Be proficient in reading, writing and arithmetic
Pass a medical examination
In addition you must be able to provide fire cover at a time that enhances our current provision.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue is
an Equal Opportunities Employer and
welcomes applications from all sections
of the community
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