Trainee Firefighter Review
at London Fire Brigade
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Firefighter
London
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Firefigher Training, IEC, Pumps and Ladders, BA training, RFT, RTC etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It's the best learning experience I've ever had
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I learn a new skill almost every day
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised and structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot, I always feel supported and on the right trafk with my personal learning
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The training will be absolutley essential to my role as a firefighter
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
Not many due to the intensity of the training, but we try and get out all together on friday or at the weekends
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend London Fire Brigade to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I've never learned so much in such short space of time, and the skills are all incredibly useful.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to London Fire Brigade?
Try and get as much sleep as you can so you can keep up with the pace of the learning, eat well and try and relax outside of work as best you can.
