Fire Fighter

Role overview

As an RAF Firefighter, you will help protect personnel, aircraft, and infrastructure around the clock by delivering fire cover and crash rescue support. The role calls for strong organisation, specialist training, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies using advanced equipment, including high-powered cutting tools.

Key duties

RAF Firefighters provide deployable aerodrome and rescue firefighting support to Defence operations in the UK and abroad.

• Contribute to air operations during deployments in the UK or overseas.
• Operate as part of a tightly coordinated team that can be sent at short notice to locations anywhere in the world.
• Deal with incidents involving aircraft, buildings, dangerous substances, and events linked to hostile activity.

Entry requirements

• You must be aged between 17 and 47 and be able to attest 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.
• Applicants must satisfy the relevant nationality and residency rules; full guidance is provided in the entry requirements on the employer's website.
• You need to commit to a minimum of 3 years after Phase Two Training.
• Meeting the required health and fitness standards is essential.
• You must pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment.
• A fitness test is part of the selection process.
• You will also attend a specialist interview at Moreton-in-Marsh.

Additional information

This position is based in Leeds, England, United Kingdom and is a full-time, on-site role. No salary amount, number of openings, start date, or application deadline was provided in the source information.