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That is so bang on as to how the fire service is in leicestershire. Out of interest, which brigade are you in? Also, did you have to travel far for you train driver applications?

Thanks for that advice, I'll bare that in mind. Cheers

3 lads from leicestershire have just transferred to Bedfordshire. I've heard they were short as a few from there have moved to drive trains, or possibly on the tube? As I look at what's available at the moment, a lot of vacancies all require the applicant to live within a set distance...

Please feel free to send me any info, I'm up to 5 now. Cheers

Thanks for the heads up

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Really good advice guys, thanks. I'm up to 3 now! --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Up to 100 redundancies heading Leicestershires way over the next 3 years

Thanks for all the advice so far. I've been in the fire service for 18 years, and the army for 5 years previous to that. I'm based in Leicestershire.

Hi guys/girls, I'm currently a firefighter with blue light driving qualification (not that this is really relevant), and considering a career change to become a train driver. This is due to dedundancies heading our way due to budget cuts. Can anyone offer advice or guidance on the best...