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Offline Jamesx81x

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Interested in Career as an airport Firefighter! Anyone Help?
« on: December 19, 2006, 11:49:15 PM »
Hi
I am interested in a career as an Aiport Firefighter but can't seem to find much information on careers and how to get into it etc.

If there is anyone with any info, websites etc i would be extremely grateful.

Thanks

Offline Alba

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« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2006, 03:27:51 PM »
Hi
Im just about to start my training as an airport firefighter. I had alook at www.iftc.co.uk and www.fireservice.co.uk. The position i went for was advertised in the local paper, as it was a new airport they advertised for 8 firefighters. I think most of the jobs for the larger airports are advertised on the BAA site. My airport is Cat3 so means as well as firefighting we cut the grass, baggage handling etc. The higher the catergory the less other duties you do.

Hope this helps

Murray

Offline Tractorman9

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« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2006, 11:39:31 AM »
Alba - very interesting - which airport have you been recruited for ? I know that Robin Hood at Doncaster were recruiting but I think that is a cat 8.

Offline Alba

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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2006, 03:28:10 PM »
I was recruited for Oban Airport, in Scotland. Most of the guys going with me all have retained or wholetime experience. I guess i was in the right place at the right time. I must have done well in the interview as i was offered the position the following day subject to references and security checks.
Looking forward to it. The www.ift.co.uk has lots of stuff that you can look up before you go on the course.

Offline Game on

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« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2006, 07:28:49 AM »
Quote from: Alba
The www.ift.co.uk has lots of stuff that you can look up before you go on the course.
Why would you want to look at Industrial Floor Treatments??!!!!

I think you mean www.iftc.co.uk!!!

Offline Fireguy1230

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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2006, 10:33:10 AM »
Hi James

 Whats your location?

 Les

Offline Game on

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« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2007, 04:44:47 AM »
Aberdeen airport are recruiting trainee firefighters NOW!

Offline Yeebsy

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Isn't it funny, how if you sit in a library and scream, everyone looks at you and tuts...but do the same thing on an aircraft and everyone joins in!