• have Level 2/Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; (Note: The subjects may include Chinese Language and English Language.)
  
• meet the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKCEE, or equivalent;
  
  [For civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade C’ and ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in previous HKCEE are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 3 and Level 2 respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE.]
  
• pass a typing test in English at the speed of 30 words or above per minute; and
  
• be able to speak fluent Cantonese and English.
  
  (Note :
  (i) Being able to speak Putonghua is an advantage.
  (ii) Possessing a valid Hong Kong driving licence is an advantage.
  (iii) Candidates will be required to attend an aptitude test.)

• Point 15 on the General Disciplined Services (Rank & File) Pay Scale.

• A Recruit Senior Fireman/Firewoman (Control) has to undergo a 12-week initial training including 4-week residential training at the Fire Services Training School.

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