Essential criteria to apply

Each candidate must meet the following criteria to apply:

• Must live within 50 miles of the Gloucestershire County border.
• Be at least 18 years of age by the start of your employment.
• Hold a Full UK Driving License. Or be prepared to attain one within 12 months.  
• You will be required to arrange your own transport to Moreton-in-Marsh Fire Service College in Gloucestershire, as part of your apprenticeship and also our training centre at Severn Park Avonmouth, Bristol.
• Not be claustrophobic.
• Not have a phobia of heights.
• Required to swim 25 meters prior to attending your water rescue course.
• Must hold Level 2 qualification in Math’s and English or the equivalent (eg GCSE grade C or 4 or above) with certificated evidence.
• Have a good level of physical fitness with a VO2 max of 42 as this will be tested during the recruitment process.
• Beards and facial hair: There are some restrictions facial hair. Firefighters must make sure their facial hair is maintained so that it doesn't get in the way of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Not have had laser eye surgery in the 12 months prior to starting your apprenticeship Firefighter role.
  
• Original documentation to meet our legal obligations under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1996