Firefighter Review
at London Fire Brigade
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Firefighter
London
Review Submitted: May 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
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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
Responding to emergency calls, attending pre-arranged community fire safety talks and demonstrations to reduce fire risks and increase safety, and working on station to hone these skills.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very much so
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes. Every day I learn something new, from the minute workings of different buildings/infrastructures, how communities operate and cultures differ and how we should adapt our working styles to reflect this to best serve the community.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Structured enough, scheduled check-in days and workshops to ensure skills do not fade and learning is embedded.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots. Everyone from line manager to borough commanders and deputy assistant commissioners have spoken with me personally to ensure I am getting all of the support I need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Plenty. Apprenticeship coaches are very responsive and always on hand to provide advice and answer any questions I may have.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Very well. Training provided through the structure of my qualification is all directly linked with my role and enables me to hone my skills in my 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
Yes, plenty of sporting activities and clubs as well as social invites passed around almost every tour.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend London Fire Brigade to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Best job in the world. If they are suited to it, the support and training you receive not just for work but also transferrable life skills is above anything I have experienced before.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to London Fire Brigade?
Don't hesitate, and ask lots of questions.
