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Fireman/Firewoman (Operational/Marine)
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Duties of a Fireman/Firewoman (Operational/Marine)

A Fireman / Firewoman (Operational/Marine) is required to undergo training and is mainly deployed on carrying out operational/marine duties, e.g. fire-fighting and rescue work and to take part in fire protection duties. Fireman / Firewoman (Operational/Marine) is subject to discipline and is required to work shifts and wear uniform.

Entry requirements
  • Education :
 
Starting Salary
(a)
have Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language, together with Grade E or above in three other subjects, in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; or
Point 4
(b)
have Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language, together with Grade E or above in one other subject, in the 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.]

Point 3
  • Be able to pass the Eyesight Test (without spectacles);
  • Be able to pass the Physical Fitness Test and Job-related Performance Test; and
  • Be able to speak fluent Cantonese.


Starting Salary

  • Point 3 to Point 4 of the General Disciplined Services (Rank & File) Pay Scale, as commensurate with respective entry qualifications.


Training

  • A Recruit Fireman / Firewoman (Operational/Marine) has to undergo a 26-week residential initial training at the Fire Services Training School.
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