Firefighter Review
at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Firefighter
Merseyside
Review Submitted: February 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
Daily checks of equipment, Community engagement, responding to fire calls, keeping fitness in check
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It can be challenging if you are not doing the work early on. But if you are doing the work and keeping on top of it , you won't have any issues.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
How to deal with challenging situations where this enables me to think outside of the box and use my training that I have learnt along the way.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is organised and set out in a way that is easily accessible, finer details could be added to make it more upto date. But the support is there if required.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have scheduled visits from my employer and I keep in touch over email or telephone.
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.)
5/5
Yes
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great respected service to work for.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service?
Do your research, study hard, visit fire stations and speak to the crews. Be prepared!
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