Firefighter pay in London March 2024
How much do firefighters in London get paid?
Firefighters in London earn
£13.11-19.13 per hour
Based on 46 employee reviews
How are people paid?
An annual salary
91%
of people report they get paid an annual salary.
Based on 46 employees
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What do firefighters do?
Firefighters have the job of responding to and protecting people and places against fires.
Other names for firefighters are:
- Firewomen
- Firemen
- Fire officers
There are two types of firefighters:
- Wholetime - these are full-time firefighters who usually work in cities and urban areas.
- Retained - these are on-call firefighters who usually work in rural areas. They often have an additional job outside of firefighting.
This job might involve:
- Responding to emergency calls
- Rescuing people from fires, floods, chemical leaks and other physical dangers
- Putting out fires
- Checking buildings and sites and to make sure they’re fire-safe
- Regular drills and training
You may have to work early mornings, late nights, on weekends and bank holidays.
This is a physically demanding job.
You can apply directly to this job, but you’ll need to pass assessments to get hired.
If you want to apply for a firefighter job, you might need the following:
- Some GCSEs, a Level 2 or 3 diploma, or a relevant apprenticeship
- Pass online, physical and medical assessments
- Pass background checks
- Have a driving licence
- Be over 18
- The right to work in the UK