Karen Bell

«It’s a fun, busy, community focused, action packed career where no two days are the same. Give the application everything you’ve got as there’s a lot of competition out there. Not all firefighters get in at the first attempt. If you don’t succeed, give it another go the next time and use the experience you gained as an advantage. Research the role of a firefighter, be passionate about your desire to join and make sure you work at improving your fitness».

Notes:

tick all those boxes – быть подходящим по всем параметрам

apply v – обращаться за работой

smoke alarm n – дымовой датчик

resident n – житель

watch n – дежурство

community focused – нацеленный на благо сообщества

application n – заявление о приеме на работу

succeed v – добиться успеха

passionate a – настойчивый, упорный (зд.)

Questions:

1. Who enjoys the family life of London Fire Brigade?

2. Who thinks that firefighting is a fun, action-packed job?

3. Who joined the army before taking up the career in firefighting?

4. Is London Fire Brigade a structured work place encompassing various functions?

5. Firefighting doesn’t require any special training, does it?

6. Firefighters do shiftwork, don’t they?

7. You don’t have to pass any examinations to become a firefighter, do you?

8. Are there a lot of applicants willing to embrace a career in firefighting?

8. Read the text and insert the following phrases in the suitable spaces:

A.... love being a part of the watch.

B...our workforce represents the different communities we serve.

C. Just before joining I worked in the Brigade’s Control Room.

D....just about fighting fires.

E.... involves a great deal of study and physical exercise.

F.......to do something positive in the community.