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London Fire Brigade

Trainee Fire Fighter Review

at London Fire Brigade

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Firefighter

London

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
On training we have done a whole host of different activities. Drills, real fire training, rtc and more
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I've loved every minute of it, there has been so much to learn

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Absolutely. I have learnt all the necessary skills for fire fighting.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
For the most part it has been good, there have been a few times when it's felt disorganised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Loads of support, there are multiple resources available and we are reminded of it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend London Fire Brigade to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a fantastic organisation with loads of different avenues and opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to London Fire Brigade?
Be patient with the slow application, the job is so worth thr wait
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