RAF Firefighter

Role overview

As an RAF Firefighter, you’ll help deliver round-the-clock fire cover and crash rescue support. The role calls for strong organisation, readiness, and the ability to react quickly to emergencies using specialist tools, including heavy-duty cutting equipment.

What the job involves

RAF Firefighters form part of a deployable aerodrome and rescue firefighting capability that supports Defence operations in the UK and abroad.

Key activities

• Contribute to air operations when deployed within the UK or overseas.
• Operate as part of a tightly coordinated team that may be required to deploy at short notice to locations anywhere in the world.
• Deal with incidents involving aircraft, buildings, hazardous materials, and events linked to hostile activity.

Entry requirements

• You must be aged between 17 and 47, and you need to attestation before your 48th birthday.
• GCSEs at grade C/4, or Scottish National 5 at grade C, in English Language and Mathematics/Application of Mathematics are required, or an equivalent qualification such as Functional Skills.
• Nationality and residency conditions apply; the full criteria are set out in the Entry Requirements on the employer’s website.
• You must agree to a minimum service commitment of 3 years after Phase Two Training.
• You need to satisfy the required health and fitness standards.
• You must pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment.
• A fitness test is part of the selection process.
• You will also need to attend a specialist interview at Moreton-in-Marsh.

Additional information

This role is part of the Royal Air Force fire service function and is based in Croydon, England, United Kingdom. The vacancy is full-time and onsite. No salary, stipend, or joining date was specified in the source information.