These web pages provide a guide to recruitment and roles within RBFRS, including information on wholetime (fulltime)
and retained (reserve) firefighting, control operators, and support staff. Use the various links to navigate to the
relevant sections for further information.
Fulltime Firefighter: Training
If you join the the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, whatever your educational achievements, you and other new
entrants will receive the same basic training. This will provide all the basic training required to start operational
duties in the rank of Firefighter. You will be a responsible member of a closely knit and well organised team - where
there is danger, teamwork really counts. Your life and the lives of others depend on it. It is not a job which can be
undertaken lightly - but can provide a sense of real achievement and value. There is also plenty of scope for individual
potential to be realised and a career to be developed.
After your induction training, you will receive further training as part of your operational duties. We will also offer
you a continuous in-service training programme to ensure your potential is maximised and that you are kept up to date
with the latest firefighting and specialist techniques.
Should you be promoted to officer rank you will undertake courses at the Gloucestershire based Fire Service College to
broaden your management skills and build on your existing knowledge of firefighting and rescue.
If you opt for a specialist career path there are courses available in areas such as, breathing apparatus instruction,
road traffic accident procedures and training - all of which take place at the Fire Service College.
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