fire service

[Poison-Ivy]

Mr Poison has set his sights on joining the Fire Service. He is 39 years old, fit and healthy. He has always worked but decided he now fancies more of a career (better latethan never)

Are there any age limitations or other restrictions to stop him applying?

[redcrx]

it will be more to do with fitness levels than his age. Mr CRX is retained but i doubt he'd pass medical for full time at the moment.

My sister in law has just become a full time firefighter at 44 but then she puts most people to shame fitness wise lol

Get him to contact his local fire station and ask for their advice.

Perhaps whilst he waits for any full time placements he could look at becoming a retained firefighter if they have them.

Be warned though, retained means he would be on call 24/7 365 days a year and cant stray far from the area. Its very restrictive, but if he is determined that its the career for him then it would be a good starting point.

[Poison-Ivy]

Thank you both for your answers x I shall let him know.