Trainee firefighter Review
at London Fire Brigade
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Firefighter
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
Training mon-friday 8:30-17:00
BA, RTC, pumps and ladders, IEC
BA, RTC, pumps and ladders, IEC
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very enjoyable and informative
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes ive developed many new skills and also worked on existing skills and honed them
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Structured well but sometimes the plans shuffle due to situations etc. Dynamic
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Alot of support when needed and asked for
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
As muchs as i needed. Whenever necessary and needed to achieve the tasks infront of me.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Trains me properly and prepares me for the realities and the expectations infront of my
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
There is many different aspects i can go through, football teams etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend London Fire Brigade to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its not a job, its a thing we get to do and has the benefit of being payed for it.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to London Fire Brigade?
Be resilient and stick to what youre learning and you cant go wrong. Have the right attitude
