Trainee Firefighter Review
at London Fire Brigade
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Firefighter
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
Training to prepare for becoming a developmental firefighter. Learning foundational skills necessary for the role.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have really enjoyed the programme
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Search and rescue
Pumps and pumping
Breathing apparatus
Branch techniques
Road traffic collision
Immediate emergency care
Pumps and pumping
Breathing apparatus
Branch techniques
Road traffic collision
Immediate emergency care
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Excellent levels of support throughout
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive an excellent level of support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that is has been very useful in preparing me for the role
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
I believe there are but haven’t yet used them
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend London Fire Brigade to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great apprentice and great structure.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to London Fire Brigade?
Ask questions talks to trainers keep focused and enjoy
