Fire Fighter

As an RAF Firefighter you will provide 24/7 fire and crash rescue protection. You will be organised and trained to respond to any emergency with highly specialised equipment like powerful cutting tools.

What will you do?

RAF Firefighters provide a deployable Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence in the UK and overseas.

You Could

• Play a role in Air Operations when deployed in the UK or Overseas
• Work as part of a close-knit team, deployable on short-notice to any location world-wide
• Resolve incidents involving aircraft, buildings, hazardous substances and incidents caused by hostile activities

Requirements at a glance

• Be aged 17 – 47 (Must attest before 48th birthday)
• Have GCSEs at Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language and Mathematics/Application of Mathematics or equivalent qualifications including Functional Skills
• You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
• Commit minimum 3 years post Phase Two Training
• Meet the health and fitness criteria
• Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
• Pass a Fitness test
• Attend a Specialist Interview at Moreton-in-Marsh