FIrefighter Review
at London Fire Brigade
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Firefighter
London
Review Submitted: July 2025
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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
Firefighting
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
A lot
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Firefighting skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Not particularly
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Lots
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Real life experience is more useful.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Loads
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend London Fire Brigade to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good for learning to be a firefighter
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to London Fire Brigade?
Be patient and don't expect any kind of meritocracy.
