Salary for firefighter

Average salary


2300 £

Basic salary 1600 £
Maximum Wage 3100 £
1600 £
Lowest
2350 £
Average
3100 £
Highest

firefighter - How much money do you make working at this position?

The average salary for the firefighter position is 2300 £

Companies with the highest earnings in position Firefighter
BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL
Based on 2 job offers
3533 £
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Based on 2 job offers
3078 £
2853 £
LONDON FIRE BRIGADE ENTERPRISES
Based on 2 job offers
2851 £
2551 £
2316 £
2264 £
LONDON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Based on 10 job offers
2243 £
2166 £
EVENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Based on 4 job offers
2118 £

Salary in companies


BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL 3533 £
1600 £ 3533 £
BAE SYSTEMS PLC 3078 £
1600 £ 3533 £
BRISTOL AIRPORT 2853 £
1600 £ 3533 £
LONDON FIRE BRIGADE ENTERPRISES 2851 £
1600 £ 3533 £
BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT 2551 £
1600 £ 3533 £
THE ISLES OF SCILLY BOAT HIRE COMPANY 2316 £
1600 £ 3533 £
FIRE SERVICE 2264 £
1600 £ 3533 £
LONDON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE 2243 £
1600 £ 3533 £
BIGGIN HILL AIRPORT 2166 £
1600 £ 3533 £
EVENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE 2118 £
1600 £ 3533 £

Comment on the job position of firefighter

Requirements


  • A valid DFR HQ approved ARFF qualification
  • level 3 Teaching qualification , or willing to study towards
  • A full and current LGV Class 2 driving licence
  • emergency Response Driver qualification
  • considerable occupational experience of all aspects of turntable ladder operations
  • current or recent experience in a military or civil operational airfield fire service
  • current Operational Breathing Apparatus Wearers Assessment Cert
  • existing turntable ladder instructor
  • IT Skills proficiency
  • hold or ability to gain a DFR HQ Operational Fitness Assessment Cert
  • ability to maintain and demonstrate practical & theoretical standards required
  • ability to work to Company & DFR HQ instructions
  • we’re offering an incredible opportunity become a Firefighter at Bristol Airport
  • our crews are diverse, we are interested in people from all walks of life
  • we are looking for people who are motivated and enthusiastic, have an aptitude for learning, are passionate about teamwork, are great communicators, physically fit and who want to make a positive difference
  • no particular experience is needed as we offer full training, it is all about your character, ambition and desire to build a career in the fire service
  • experience of working in an office environment and providing effective and efficient administrative support to senior managers
  • experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work, meeting deadlines and targets with minimal supervision
  • effective communication and interpersonal skills in order to forge efficient working relationships, both internally and externally
  • good keyboard and written communication skills in order to write reports, letters, agenda and minutes which are clear and easy to understand

Responsibility


  • respond to any form of emergency or incident involving Company or visiting aircraft, either actual or practice, and to carry out other tasks or duties as allocated by Line or Site Management
  • attend emergency incidents including fires, medical, medical clinics, road accidents, floods, terrorist incidents, spillages of dangerous substances and air crashes
  • gather Operational Intelligence though familiarisation of on-site buildings, processes and hazards to assist in responding to emergency calls efficiently, effectively and safely
  • carry out mandatory assessments applicable to the Firefighter role
  • participate in mandatory and routine training sessions applicable to the Firefighter role
  • you will need to pass our referencing checks going back five years, along with DBS and CTC checks, as the role requires unrestricted access to all areas of the Airport
  • you’ll also need to be physically fit and well, as this is a physically demanding role, and the assessment will involve a bleep test and a demonstration of your ability to lift and move heavy objects
  • the purpose of this Job Description is to indicate the general level of responsibility of the post
  • to carry out fire and rescue work as required

Current offers for the position


BRISTOL AIRPORT
Firefighter

Bristol

G1 FIRE AND RESCUE
On-Call Firefighter

Leicester

LONDON FIRE BRIGADE ENTERPRISES
Firefighter Development Operations Support Officer

London

BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Firefighter

Warton

LONDON FIRE BRIGADE ENTERPRISES
Firefighter Development Administrative Support Officer

London

FIRE AND RESCUE SUPPORT SERVICE
Firefighter Control

Edinburgh