By Di Clack
Throughout 15 Years’ service, seven as a Firefighter and eight as an operational Crew Manager, I have served at a number of stations including Southmead, Temple, Kingswood & Yate.
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The YesYOUCan blog is here to keep you up to date with all recruitment activity here at Avon Fire & Rescue Service. Get some great information about life in general at a busy Fire Service and how all roles at Avon Fire contribute to the safety of our communities.
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As wholetime recruitment launches once again, here are some of the top frequently asked questions AF&RS receives.
I want to know how to apply to become a Firefighter
By Sam Day
When joining Control I had only worked Monday to Friday, nine to five. I was young and very social, living for the weekend. It soon became apparent that I could no longer go out every weekend, and sometimes I felt I…
If you score sufficiently at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend the assessment centre where you will be tested on a series of technical challenges.
By Nathan White
By Hannah Cockram
The 12-week training school to become a Firefighter Control Operator is a busy and intense period but one that is enjoyable and rewarding.
By Louisa Roger
By Steve Imrie, Area Manager, Duty Group Commander and Head of the Internal Improvement Team
Everyone always says that no two days are the same in the fire and rescue service – and that’s certainly true!
Firefighters take part in a variety of different activities when responding to incidents or during training. Two basic but crucial skills include the ladder climb and crawling through a confined space.
On Tuesday 4 December, we will reach stage three of the application process where applicants will be required to complete the online ability tests.
By Gareth Lloyd, Station Manager and UKRO Education Lead for Extrication
Under the 2004 Fire and Rescue Services Act, Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) has the legal duty to respond to Road Traffic Collisions and other…
Before joining Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Helen was a clinical hypnotherapist for 10 years but wanted a job where she could put her work and life experience to good use.
By Dave Matthews, Technical Services Watch Manager
As the role of a firefighter changes, so does the variety of incidents we respond to. Now, it is not just people that we will be called to help.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) has opened wholetime applications, searching for the brightest and best firefighters to join the Service.
By Rachel King, Firefighter and dog handler at Hicks Gate
The role of a modern firefighter has changed and Avon Fire and Rescue Service deals with an increasing number of varying incidents, one of which is Urban Search and Rescue…
Matt spent the last three years working on farms in Australia and applied while abroad.
Joining the Service was always something he wanted to do, so he kept an eye out for recruitment opportunities and spent time on his application.…
By Fred Le Ouedec, Water Rescue Trainer and Firefighter at Bedminster fire station
As you are probably well aware by now, the role of a firefighter does not simply focus on firefighting and community work.
Over the last decade, the role of a firefighter has changed considerably. The job offers a satisfying, exciting and varied role, with no two days being the same.
By Louisa Roger, Marketing Manager
So I am halfway into week five and I feel exhilarated, excited and dead enthusiastic about the training still to come whereas just last week I felt exhausted and pretty stressed out about the…
With recruitment fast approaching, a panel of four staff from across Avon Fire & Rescue Service took part in a live Q&A on Facebook.