Firefighter Review
at London Fire Brigade
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Firefighter
London
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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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
Attending incidents and emergencies and engaging with community fire safety.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Hard work but very rewarding.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Massive gain of skills since starting the course.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Some inconsistencies between trainers, however their experience on the job is second to none.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Lots of support available on request. Good coaching from trainers, however sometimes too much coaching when you need to figure it out for yourself to learn.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support available on request.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
This course is essential to 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.)
5/5
Possibly during time in station, however not whilst in training as your are too busy.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend London Fire Brigade to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Fantastic career for life.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to London Fire Brigade?
Focus on fitness. Stay polite and open to lean at all times.
