1. The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Futures @ Adwick Spotlight on Careers This week… The Fire Service

2. The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Futures @ Adwick Spotlight on Careers The Fire Service

3. What does it take to pursue a career in the Fire Service? You need to be able to do the following: The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Futures @ Adwick Spotlight on Careers The Fire Service be relatively fit be able to work in a team have good communication skills have a good sense of humour have a desire to help people not be afraid of challenging circumstances be level headed when under pressure

4. The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Futures @ Adwick Spotlight on Careers The Fire Service What does it take to pursue a career in the Fire Service? You need the following qualifications and experience: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths Ideally 3 A levels Experience working with people in a voluntary public service setting, such as police specials, youth leader, scouts, etc.. A degree will be helpful for fast track to leadership Ideally be in your early 20s when you apply

5. The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Futures @ Adwick Spotlight on Careers The Fire Service Jobs on offer in the Fire Service: Fire-fighter Middle and senior management Recruitment Fire prevention Road safety Accounting Chaplain Careers Education Youth groups

6. The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Futures @ Adwick Spotlight on Careers The Fire Service Rewards of being in the Fire Service: Saving lives Working as part of a team Working in a respected profession Good health care Good pension Variety in your day to day job Firefighter; trainee £21,583 ; qualified £22,48 - £28,766 Crew Manager £30,574 - £31,892 Watch Manager £32,582 - £35,664 Station Manager £37,096 - £40,915 Group Manager £42,723 - £47,361 Area Manager £50,156 - £55,018

7. The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Futures @ Adwick Spotlight on Careers The Fire Service Where to get more information: www.syfire.gov.uk/careers.asp ‎