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Fireman/Firewoman (Workshops)

 

Duties of a Fireman/Firewoman (Workshops)

A Fireman/Firewoman (Workshops) is mainly deployed on (a) testing, inspecting and repairing vehicle mechanical system like the engine, gearbox, braking system, hydraulic system, electrical and electronic system, air conditioning system, etc of fire appliance and rescue equipment; and (b) carrying out modification work, vehicle recovery and other relevant jobs assigned. 

[Fireman/Firewoman (Workshops) is subject to discipline and is required to work shifts and wear uniforms. ]

 

Entry requirements

  • (a) have Level 2 or equivalent [(Note a)] or above in three subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent; or (b) have Level 2 [(Note b)]/Grade E or above in three subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;
  • Have completed apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, electronic or automobile engineering plus 4 years’ experience in relevant trade;
  • Have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [(Note b)]or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent;
  • Be able to pass a trade test of his/her trade; and
  • have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test.

[Note (a) For civil service appointment purpose, “Attained with Distinction” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade C in Other Language subjects in HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 3 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in HKDSEE. “Attained” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Language subjects in HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in HKDSEE.
(b) For civil service appointment purpose, Grade C and Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 3 and Level 2 respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth..]

 

Starting Salary

  • Point 3 of the Disciplined Services (Rank & File) Pay Scale.

 

Training

  • A Recruit Fireman / Firewoman (Workshops) has to undergo a 3-week residential foundation training at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy.