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On 1st April 2007, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service moved away from the existing rank structure, and moved to a new role based structure. As a result of this change, there have been changes made to the insignia worn on epaulettes and a change of helmet markings as shown below. At a station level, Leading Firefighters have become Crew Managers and Sub Officers have become Watch Managers. New Role Structure. |
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| Firefighter | Crew Manager | Watch Manager | Station Manager | Group Manager | |||||||||||||||
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| No Role Markings | 2 x 12.5mm silver bars, 12.5mm separation | 2 x large impellers | 3 x large impellers | 1 x large impeller surrounded by laurel wreath | |||||||||||||||
| Area Manager | Brigade Manager | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 x large impeller surrounded by laurel wreath with 1 x 3mm bar below | As ACFO, DCFO and CFO below. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Old Rank Structure | |||||||||||||||||||
| Firefighter | Leading Firefighter | Sub Officer | Station Officer | Assistant Divisional Officer | |||||||||||||||
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| No Rank Markings | 1 x 12.5mm silver bar | 2 x 12.5mm silver bars, 12.5mm separation | 2 x large impellers | 3 x large impellers | |||||||||||||||
| Divisional Officer | Assistant Chief Fire Officer | Deputy Chief Fire Officer | Chief Fire Officer | ||||||||||||||||
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| 1 x large impeller surrounded by laurel wreath | 1 x large impeller surrounded by laurel wreath and 1 x small impeller | 1 x large impeller surrounded by laurel wreath and 1 x small impeller with 1 x 3mm bar below | 1 x large impeller surrounded by laurel wreath and 2 x small impellers | ||||||||||||||||
| As new firefighters go through training, there are a number of helmet markings in use, relating to competencies. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Black diamond on a red square | Black triangle on a red square | Red square only | Black diamond only directly onto a yellow helmet. |
Black triangle only directly onto yellow helmet |
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black diamond denotes a non-BA wearer.
A red square denotes non- Haz-Mat trained. Prior to induction : Can observe operational incidents Following induction : Can take part in operational incidents. Cannot wear BA, cannot carry out entry control duties, cannot wear GTS (Gas Tight Suits.) |
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black triangle denotes a BA wearer in development.
Non- Haz-Mat trained. Can take part in operational incidents. Cannot wear BA as a team leader at incidents. Cannot wear GTS. |
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red square denotes non- Haz-Mat trained.
BA qualified. Can take part in operational incidents. Cannot wear GTS. |
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black diamond directly onto a yellow helmet denotes that BA Module 1 and
Haz-mat have been completed, but induction has not.
Can observe operational incidents. Cannot take part in operational incidents. |
Completed
Haz-Mat and BA, but not completed team leader assessment.
Can take part in operational incidents. Cannot wear BA as a team leader at incidents. |
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