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London Fire Brigade

FireFighter Review

at London Fire Brigade

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Firefighter

Ealing

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
I'm a operational Firefighter, my day consists off refresher training, drills to keep up my knowledge and going on shouts that get called in that are different from day to day
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I'm enjoying my experience very much

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes- there is constant learning with my role. everyday I'm learning new skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support is provided from my employer, if I need anything they are there to help me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My Training prover are constantly putting us on courses and having refreshers to make sure we keep up our skills and knowledge. they are also very helpful if I need support to guide me in the right direction.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes at London fire brigade there are many clubs and activities to get involved in.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend London Fire Brigade to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Since joining London Fire Brigade it has been the best experience I have had.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to London Fire Brigade?
Dont Give up. the training can be hard at times but it is so worth it when you pass.
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