What does initial firefighter training involve?

An initial trainee firefighters course lasts 12 weeks, you will be paid throughout this training.

During this time, you will be working Monday to Friday at a variety of locations across the West Midlands.

Following the successful completion of these 12 weeks you will be assigned a station and watch who will support you in the rest of your training.

This will involve assessments in a variety of subjects and can take up to 3 years.