Your Training

As a new Firefighter (Control) you will attend a 6-week training course at Operations Support Centre. Whilst attending the course you will learn basic core skills including Emergency Call Handling, radio procedures, mobilising procedures and practices and the operation of various IT based systems. An element of study out with the course hours may be required.

This training, along with Control room experience forms the basis for your development over your first 3 years. A Learning and Development programme is in place and a dedicated team will assist you to reach the required standards at 3 years service.