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The average salary for:

Firefighter
is £78,000

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The average annual salary for a Firefighter is £78,000. Salary estimates are based on jobs posted to Pertemps for Firefighter jobs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Firefighters control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue and disaster assistance.

QUALIFICATIONS

There are no formal academic requirements, although applicants to fire control roles must demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy, keyboard and communication skills. Applicants to fire-fighter roles must pass psychological, physical and medical tests. Some Fire and Rescue Services operate direct entry recruitment processes to managerial operational roles. There is a minimum age limit of 18 years for entry to fire-fighter and control operator roles and DBS checks can be required.

TASKS

  • Inspects premises to identify potential fire hazards and to check that firefighting equipment is available and in working order and that statutory fire safety regulations are met.
  • Arranges fire drills and tests alarm systems and equipment.
  • Travels to fire or other emergency by vehicle and locates water mains if necessary.
  • Operates hose pipes, ladders, chemical, foam, gas or powder fire extinguishing appliances.
  • Rescues people or animals trapped by fire or other emergency situations such as flooding and administers first aid.
  • Removes goods from fire damaged premises, clears excess water, makes safe any structural hazards and takes any other necessary steps to reduce damage to property.
  • Attends and deals with bomb alerts and accidents involving spillage of hazardous substances.
  • Advises on fire safety measures in new buildings.
  • Supervises a watch.

Salaries from this search have been calculated using current and historical roles, which have been advertised with Pertemps in the last 2 years. Data is updated in real time as jobs are posted, and the search results calculate averages of all job posts that fit the role category.

Salary comparison results are intended as a rough guide only. Actual salaries may vary based on qualifications, experience, location and company type. Salary figures do not include bonuses or benefits.

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