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What鈥檚 your job?

I鈥檓 based at Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service headquarters. I'm an outreach officer. I make links with the community so we can provide a better service to the public.

Qualifications

I started A-levels but didn鈥檛 finish them. I joined the RAF instead and what I learned there helped a lot when I joined the fire and rescue service.

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Ludwig - outreach officer, fire service
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Ludwig - outreach officer, fire service

How did you get started in this job?

When I was young, I saw some friends of mine rescued from their house by the fire service and it left an impression on me. I thought that was the type of job I would like to do because I wanted to turn a situation in which I was helpless into a situation where I could help people.

Best thing about your job

Working somewhere that I am able to help people and make links with the local community. Meeting new people and challenging myself 鈥 or being challenged.

Top tips

Think about groups you can join that might give you experience or skills in the area you are looking to go into 鈥 like the RAF or Air Cadets.

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