3313 — Fire service officers (watch manager and below)

What this occupation covers

Fire service officers (watch manager and below) co-ordinate and participate in firefighting activities, provide emergency services in the event of accidents or bomb alerts, and advise on fire prevention.

Typical duties

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

Entry routes and 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.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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