Adam-RunningDog 1 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 im only 17 but i would love to join the fire brigade does anyone have any idea where i start and would asthma effect it because im a fit guy and i train alot im always around smoke and it doesnt effect my asthma so i was just wondering if any of you knew anything about this. any help would be most apreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Sounder on heres a firefighter he may well know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogman89 0 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 mate i applied for it about 18months ago... i passed the first test but failed on the maths and english test...tbh i cant remember if they wouldnt accept you because of your asthma... if i were you id phone up the fire brigades main office and check with them...its pretty hard to get into and its usually the weak, skinky blokes and women who get in lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scent 509 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 sounders your man pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SportingShooter 0 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 The Phone number for Mid & West Wales Fire 0370 6060699 They cover as far as Swansea, so depending on where you are in South Wales. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam-RunningDog 1 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 cheers guys well neath i am just bye swansea give them a ring tomorrow morning thanks again most apreciaed ill look for sounders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SportingShooter 0 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Neath, Port Talbot are covered by them Drop Sounder a PM, sure he wont mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam-RunningDog 1 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 have done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sounder 9 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 http://www.how2become.co.uk/viewProduct.ph...ame=Firefighter adam have a look this alot of info in here your best bid is to visit your local fire station, as for the asthma not sure about this one as i had it when i was young it never stop me it all down to the medical you do, let me know how you get on atb sounder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thought i would tag this on here my son did the 13 week course at the local fire station untill Jan of this year & he has been accepted to do it again in Sept as a mentor fire cadette at the same place , he is determind that he will become a full time fire fighter when he is old enough, i am very proud of him & the hard work he has done to try to accheive this goal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam-RunningDog 1 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 thanks guy, hopefully i will get in i think it will be a very rewarding job and i like the sounds of a job living on the edge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
valentino 0 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 hello,..ive applied and failed for the last 3 years running with Tyne and Wear fire brigade first time i failed on the written test....my fault second time i failed the application form (imo my application form was perfect so i phoned them up and asked why i failed....they wrote me a letter saying i int meet the criteria for a certain question....the question was give a example of when you have worked with people from different origins and ages so as im a personal trainer / and fitness instructor....i basically explained that id worked with people from all backgrounds and ages etc etc etc ................but i never met the criteria????????? 3 rd time which was last year i failed the fitness test.......how? well im assuming it was when i had to assemble and de assemble a piece of kit.....i did it but i think i had cross threaded the apparatus.....however i sailed through everything.....infact it was very easy imo........ but my point is it seems very hard to get into.....especially when some people seem to have the ideal credentials to do the job.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
valentino 0 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 hello,..ive applied and failed for the last 3 years running with Tyne and Wear fire brigade first time i failed on the written test....my fault second time i failed the application form (imo my application form was perfect so i phoned them up and asked why i failed....they wrote me a letter saying i int meet the criteria for a certain question....the question was give a example of when you have worked with people from different origins and ages so as im a personal trainer / and fitness instructor....i basically explained that id worked with people from all backgrounds and ages etc etc etc ................but i never met the criteria????????? 3 rd time which was last year i failed the fitness test.......how? well im assuming it was when i had to assemble and de assemble a piece of kit.....i did it but i think i had cross threaded the apparatus.....however i sailed through everything.....infact it was very easy imo........ but my point is it seems very hard to get into.....especially when some people seem to have the ideal credentials to do the job.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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