£39,520
Average Annual Pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
42
Average Weekly Hours
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2019
1.24%
Unemployment Rate
Labour Force Survey 2020
Future employment projections (Working Futures UK)
Description
Workers in this unit group co-ordinate and participate in fire fighting activities, provide emergency services in the event of accidents or bomb alerts, and advise on fire prevention.
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.Typical tasks
- inspects premises to identify potential fire hazards and to check that fire fighting 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 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.
Common job titles
Fireman, industrial
Man, corps, salvage
Sub-officer (fire service)
Officer, sub (fire service)
Guard, fire
Manager, crew (fire service)
Manager, watch (fire service)
Leader, section (fire service)
Assistant, fireman's
Fireman, works, nos
Fighter, fire
Fireman, security
Officer, safety, fire
Fireman (airport)
Engineer, fire
Officer, fire
Man, prevention, fire
Fireman, private
Officer, prevention, fire
Officer, fire (coal mine)
Officer, watch (fire service)
Officer, security, fire
Officer, fire, leading
Fireman
Firefighter
Adviser, prevention, fire
Compare Fire service officers (watch manager and below) with other careers
108/355
Ranked 108th out of 355 careers for highest average pay.
94/355
Ranked 94th out of 355 careers for the longest hours.
290/355
Ranked 290th out of 355 careers for highest unemployment rate.
Top industries: Fire service officers (watch manager and below)
Working Futures UK
Employment type
Gender breakdown
£710
Female average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
£770
Male average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
241/350
Gender pay gap ranking
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
Compare the Gender Pay Gap for Fire service officers (watch manager and below) with other careers.
Average weekly pay by age and gender: Fire service officers (watch manager and below)
Pay change between years
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