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<p>We do not keep data on redeployment opportunities for firefighters. If a person
has a permanent medical condition preventing them undertaking their role, they would
be eligible for ill health retirement.<br><br>The role of firefighters has changed
dramatically over recent years. Firefighters engage in more specialist roles and work
more closely with the community to prevent fires and reduce other risks. More diverse
roles demand new approaches to workforce management and these provide the opportunities
for a more diverse workforce, including older workers, bringing a wider range of skills
and experience to bear in serving their communities, and a more sophisticated approach
to measuring operational fitness.</p>
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