Entry Requirements

Yes, you will need to live in the Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland area to join the Service, unless you are a current active serving member of the UK Armed Forces; or employed by another UK local fire service authority.

You must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the initial training course. There is no upper age limit.

There is no minimum height requirement. However, an individual's height may impact how safely they can operate certain equipment such as ladders.

You do need a good level of fitness to pass the practical selection assessments and fitness test. Most people who regularly play a sport are fit enough.

You will be required to take an online assessment in Literacy, Numeracy and Mechanical Reasoning as part of the recruitment process. All new (non-Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service employed) applicants will undertake the same assessment.

The details for accessing this will be sent to you once the application submission date has closed.

The firefighter training program is delivered through an apprenticeship, which requires applicants to hold and evidence, or be able to achieve, an approved level 2 Functional Skills qualification (or equivalent GSCE level) in both English and maths before they can successfully complete the apprenticeship.

A full UK, EU or EEA driving license is required.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply and be considered for employment.

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

In terms of health and safety, all piercings and jewellery must be removed or taped before starting operational duty. Tattoos are acceptable, provided they are not deemed offensive. Tattoos will automatically be unacceptable if they are rude, crude, racist, sexist, sectarian, homophobic, or violent.