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Pablito

Pablito

Pablito

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I'm a recent graduate in a social science (Criminology) who harbours aspiration of becoming a Probation Officer.

However, it seems it is a particularly difficult field to get into, especially in the Midlands, way more than the 'I can do anything' point of view I had when I went to University accounted for.

So after graduating four months ago and working a dead end job in catering, it's time to get my career on track, so I'm back on the only forum that seems to contain (relatively) knowledgeable individuals to ask them about becoming a Firefighter.

So, does anyone on here work for the fire service? Is it difficult to get in to? How strenuous is it?

Any information would be greatly appreciated. I know no one who can offer me any information and as good as reading is, it doesn't offer the first-hand insight that those with experience can.

Cheers!
 
Appreciate that, I did use the search bar and saw there were people that were Firefighters here, but as I'm not a regular user I didn't want to start putting random (or very specific) user's names into thread titles!

tom_e said:
How do you feel about hanging off a ladder by one leg 13m up in the air?
Click to expand...

Where do I sign up?
 
Same age as me then mate! Yeah, if you wouldn't mind answering a few that'd be great.

Firstly, what made you want to go into that area?

Secondly, do you find the position is insular? As the Police supposedly is (socialising and marrying within the force etc.)

Thirdly, from what I've read 2 days, 2 nights 4 days off seems to be standard. Is that what occurs at your station? And if so do the days and nights rotate or are you on the same days and nights every week?

Fourthly, how long does it take to qualify as a trainee?

Also, it would seem that becoming a 'retained' Firefighter is the area most would want to get to, is that accurate?

Congrats on being a commander by the way.
 
Really appreciate that, cheers. Apologies about the 23 years mixup!

West Midlands say they aren't recruiting until 2014 at the earliest, but that it may change. However, I doubt my position will be much different until then so it's definitely something I'm going to pursue. Gives me a chance to get in great condition too ;)

Thanks again. Really appreciate it.
 
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