Non‑Operational Roles in the Fire and Rescue Service is a careers‑focused lesson designed to help senior phase students explore the wide range of job roles that support the Fire and Rescue Service beyond frontline emergency response. The lesson introduces roles within areas such as administration, human resources, finance, ICT, community safety, fire safety, procurement, and communications. It supports learners to understand how different skills, qualifications, and strengths link to real‑world career pathways and public service employment.
How To Use
- Use the accompanying presentation to introduce the concept of non‑operational roles and explain how different teams support the Fire and Rescue Service.
- Facilitate discussion around each role, focusing on responsibilities, skills required, and potential career routes.
- Encourage learners to reflect on their own interests and how these may relate to the roles discussed.
- Use group work, questioning, or visiting speakers (where available) to deepen understanding and engagement.
Check understanding through discussion, questioning, and recap activities at the end of the session.
Supporting Items:
'Resource 1' is the presentation for this lesson.