Community fire safety advisor
Level 3 · AdvancedProtective services 1 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Community Fire Safety Advisor apprenticeship trains you to work with local communities to reduce the risk of fire in homes and public spaces through education, advice, and engagement. You will visit homes to carry out fire risk assessments, work with vulnerable residents, and deliver fire safety campaigns in schools and community settings. This Level 3 role is typically offered by fire and rescue services across England.
On the job
What you’ll learn
How fires start, spread, and how to prevent them in domestic settings
How to carry out safe and well visits and home fire risk assessments
Legislation and guidance covering fire safety in residential premises
Working with vulnerable groups such as older people and mobility-limited residents
Community engagement and effective fire safety education techniques
Data analysis to identify high-risk areas and target prevention activity
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Visit homes to carry out fire risk assessments and fit smoke alarms
Deliver fire safety advice to residents, including escape planning
Deliver fire safety talks in schools, community groups, and events
Identify and refer vulnerable residents to other support services
Record visit data accurately on operational fire service systems
Support colleagues during community campaigns and public events
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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