A common misconception about apprenticeships is that they are aimed at school leavers making their first foray into the world of work, typically in a technical or engineering role. These days, however, such an image couldn’t be further from the…
Firefighter following in father’s footsteps achieves apprenticeship distinction
A Geordie lifesaver born and bred in the West End of Newcastle has proudly achieved a distinction grade in his journey to become a firefighter. Scott Canham, 27, originally from Chapel Park in Newcastle, is one of three firefighters who…
Minister hosts virtual meeting with Fire Service apprentices to mark National Apprenticeship Week
The Minister for Building Safety and Fire, Lord Stephen Greenhalgh, has hosted a virtual meeting with apprentices from across UK fire and rescue services to mark National Apprenticeship Week. Eight fire service employees, who are currently undertaking or have recently…
Wearside firefighter achieves distinction accolade as part of TWFRS apprenticeship programme
A Wearside-based firefighter has achieved the highest possible accolade at the end of her Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) apprenticeship. Firefighter Annabel Evans, aged 27, of Sunderland has gained distinction grades ‘across the board’ after completing the…
NFRS apprenticeship programme gets positive OFSTED result
Apprentice firefighters in Nottinghamshire are receiving good-quality training, according to the first Ofsted inspection since the programme started in September 2019. The report on Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire and Rescue Authority’s programme published today (Tuesday, 20 April) follows…
Devon and Somerset on-call firefighters make history
This week (12 April), six on-call firefighters from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service made history when they completed the End Point Assessment of the operational firefighter apprenticeship. This is a national first – it is usually only wholetime…
Durham firefighter apprentice in the top 2% nationwide
Fire service apprentice Connor Moir finished his apprenticeship this week with distinctions in every area, placing him in the top 2% of fire service apprentices in the whole of the UK. In 2017, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue…
Fire Service College Delivering Operational Firefighter Apprenticeships
The Fire Service College (FSC) Firefighter Foundation Programme (FFDP) is now available to Fire Services (FRS’s) in England through the Operational Firefighter Level 3 Apprenticeship. This programme is delivered through the FSC and Knowledgepool, both part of the Capita People…