Operational Fire Fighter Apprenticeship Programe

Description

RBFRS has been utilising Operational Firefighter Apprenticeships as the preferred development route for a few years. The Fire Service College has been identified from the procurement framework as the only viable option to meet our requirements. There are nine suppliers in the frameworks. • Capita Group Plc • Cornwall Fire Rescue and Community Safety Service • SFJ Awards The Workforce Development Trust Ltd - Operational Firefighter • Warrington and Vale Royal College • DN Colleges Group • E-Training Ltd • New College Durham • SFJ Award The Workforce Development Trust Ltd • Weston College Initial training can be provided more cost effectively if an apprenticeship model is continued, which would support costs / best use of the training budget of the recruitment of additional staff as required. In total 12 new starters are joining the programme. 11 apprentices starting in March 2026, and 1 learner starting in March who move to apprentice status in July 2026. Below is the breakdown of cost for 12 apprentices plus an additional adjusted cost for one apprentice who will start the Firefighter Foundation Development Programme course in March 2026 and move on to join the Level 3 …

Awards

Official publications

• Microsoft Licenses and Related Services
  Published: 23 September 2026
• Operational Fire Fighter Apprenticeship Programme
  Published: 27 August 2026
• Purchase of New Fiat Vans
  Published: 5 August 2026
• Provision for Specialist Consultants
  Published: 3 June 2026
• Mobile voice and data services
  Published: 1 June 2026
• Fire and Rescue Service Pumping Appliance
  Published: 27 May 2026
• Purchase of Sprinter Van
  Published: 22 May 2026
• Provision for purchase of a Kia Flexi Duty Officer (FDO) Car
  Published: 13 May 2026
• Professional Services for Langley Fire Station Refurbishment
  Published: 12 May 2026
• Provision of Scientific Support Service
  Published: 22 April 2026

Previous and next from Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service

• Provision of Diesel Fuel for Pumps at 7 Fire Stations — 31 March 2026
• Consultancy service for Ascot Fire Station refurbishment — 27 March 2026
• Provision of SIP Telephone lines — 11 February 2026
• Supply of catering of food and beverages — 11 February 2026
• Provision for Home Security Equipment — 13 January 2026
• Provision for Fire Retardant Beddings and Nightwear — 12 January 2026

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