Fire service officers (watch manager and below)

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Average weekly hours

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Definition: Fire service officers (watch manager and below)

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3313

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.

Common tasks include:

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.

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.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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