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About the Fire & Rescue Service
We all have our own idea of what the Fire & Rescue Service does. TV dramas and blockbuster movies show us heroes tackling fires and putting their own lives at risk. However the reality is that fighting fires is only part of the modern Fire & Rescue Service delivers.
Fighting fires and saving lives is still a key element of
today's Fire & Rescue Service. However just as important is the
work that takes place to prevent fires and accidents from happening
in the first place. To help achieve this, the Fire & Rescue
Service work closely with the community, talking to people,
listening to issues and concerns, providing advice and expert
knowledge and developing new solutions.
Firefighters advise people on fire prevention, escape routes and
hazards at home and in business. Visits to schools help to raise
the awareness of dangers like fireworks and matches with young
children whilst building inspections ensure that businesses are
meeting their fire safety regulations.
In addition, that are now many new challenges that have to be faced
- unpredictable environmental factors like floods and storms,
transport accidents and unforeseen events like oil spills and the
growing threat of terrorism. Protecting society against all these
dangers requires a forward-thinking approach and new kinds of
skills and knowledge.
Regardless of your background, gender, ethnicity, religion or
sexual orientation, the Fire & Rescue Service will treat you
with equal respect - perhaps that's what makes it such an enjoyable
and rewarding place to work.
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