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Defence Fire and Rescue Service: Older Workers

Asked by Jon TrickettLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 26 November 2024UIN 15410

The question

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.

Answered by Al Carns

All 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.

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