Save the lives of aircrew in emergencies and provide the station with firefighting services
RAF Firefighters have to able to deal with a wide range of situations. They train to save the lives of aircrew and passengers in emergencies, prevent damage to aircraft making emergency landings and also respond to emergencies on RAF bases and living quarters. Firefighters are highly trained and qualified in fire safety and emergency response. It’s a job that demands courage, fitness and strength.
Joining age: 17.5 – 29
Category: Airmen/airwomen
Usual service: 9 years
Open to: men or women
Qualifications: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths. Current full driving licence required
Nationality: Citizen of the UK, the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland since birth; or a naturalised British citizen