Induction
You will attend a three-day induction at the Severn Park Fire & Rescue
Training Centre.
Day one - will consist of an overview of
the training course, the Centre and its staff, and an introduction
to key areas such as health and safety, communications,
welfare, and your learning and development. You will also
be advised on your cover and what will be expected of you on
station.
Days two and three - will comprise of
learning of a more practical nature including manual handling,
pumps and primers, safe working near water, ropes and knots,
hydrants, safe working at height, and hose running, reels and
branches.
Pre-Course Training
Following your induction you will attend pre-course
training by attending your
station's drill night for four weeks. Each station has a drill
night on a specified evening each week which lasts for
approximately two hours. This will provide the opportunity for you
to get to know station staff and procedures, and
complete further induction.
Firefighter Training
Following your pre-course training you will attend
the Severn Park Fire & Rescue Training Centre for
firefighter training. The 20 day course is split
into three modules, and you must be able to attend and
successfully complete all three modules consecutively to pass
the course.
Equalities Training
Your initial training will conclude with a one day
Equalities & Values training session at our Service
Headquarters.
Your Development
Once you have have successfully completed all induction and
training and have been assessed by our Assessment &
Development Unit, you will be issued with your alerter and be
able to respond to operational incidents.
You will then follow a development programme, which may take
between 18 months and 3 years to complete, and you are required to
successfully complete the programme to be deemed
competent. Your training and development will continue
throughout your service on your station's drill night.
Payment for attendance on all courses will be made.