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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Service Training OR Recruitment => Topic started by: euan79 on June 03, 2008, 02:09:13 PM

Title: Airport Firefighters and Regular Firefighters
Post by: euan79 on June 03, 2008, 02:09:13 PM

Is the Recruitment process for the above the same ? I've never seen any Airport Firefighters positions advertised and wondered if they recruit from Regular Fire Brigades. Im based in Scotland so would appreciate any relevant info or advice

Cheers

Title: Airport Firefighters and Regular Firefighters
Post by: Fireguy1230 on June 03, 2008, 08:59:57 PM

Hi Euan

 Recruitment is similar, in that airport (BAA in my example - Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen)  have written exams, fitness tests and interviews. We get the around about the same number of applicants but generally recruit for a smaller pool of recruits (about 10). The only difference is that our exam is based on GCSE level maths and english, and we also have a Group Discussion phase too. With regards to the interview, the regular fire service use PQA's, we use Airport Fire Service competencies.

 BAA advertise in local press and at www.baa.com. You can also join a mailing list on that site and be informed as and when recruitment is due to start up.

Title: Airport Firefighters and Regular Firefighters
Post by: mrpeterjjones on July 14, 2008, 05:59:36 PM

Hi
Is it hard to be recruited for the BAA fire service and what qualifacation do you need?

Thanks