Fire Safety Advisor Review
at Norfolk County Council
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Firefighter
King's Lynn PE30, UK
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work for Norfolk Fire & Rescue working with businesses to improve their fire safety.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very information heavy but enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I would not have the job I am in with out the apprenticeship.
I have learnt a lot about the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2006 and fire safety in general.
I have learnt a lot about the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2006 and fire safety in general.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Very structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
All support I needed has been provided by Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service.
Currently I work under and along side a Senior Fire Inspector, who allows me to shadow all their audits and has created a development plan.
Currently I work under and along side a Senior Fire Inspector, who allows me to shadow all their audits and has created a development plan.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider is good and will provide support when I need it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I would not have the job I currently have with out the apprenticeship.
Once qualified, I will be a qualified inspector.
Once qualified, I will be a qualified inspector.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes. The Fire Service has many different extra-curricular activities such as sports clubs, running clubs, chiefs challenges etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Norfolk County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have worked for Norfolk County Council for around 5 years and find them a good council to work for.
Lots of training and progression opportunities.
Lots of training and progression opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Norfolk County Council?
prepare for interview by reading job description fully and tailor your answers in the interview accordingly
