Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 15410
Defence Fire and Rescue Service: Older Workers
Tabled: 21 November 2024
Answered: 26 November 2024
Named DayQuestion
Jon Trickett
Labour — Normanton and Hemsworth
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the ability of Defence Fire and Rescue Service workers aged over 60 to carry out their role.
Answer
Al CarnsAll Defence Fire and Rescue Service personnel aged over 60 are required to be in date with their operation fitness assessment which is undertaken annually. These fitness standards are in line with The UK National Fire Fighter Fitness Standards.