During World War II, most males worked as soldiers.
Because so many males were called up to fight, Britain relied heavily on women to do most of the war duties. Some jobs, on the other hand, were protected vocations, which meant that the men who worked in them were excluded from being called up to join the army.
During WWII, it was thought necessary to keep a male workforce away from active military duty in order to fill particular tasks. Men performed the following vocations throughout the war because they were protected occupations (essential skilled skills required for the country's survival):
Doctors sMiners
Farmers
Scientists
Merchant Mariners
Teachers in schools
Railway and dock employees, as well as utility personnel (water, gas, and electricity)
(The jobs listed above are also known as the reserved vocations in World War II.)
Some men were unable or unwilling to join the army and instead enlisted as fire fighters (fire workers), ARP wardens, or members of the Home Guard.
What did firefighters do during WWII?
Firefighters
Fire watchers were not supposed to 'watch fires,' but rather to seek for incendiaries and eliminate them before a fire could start. A legislation passed in September 1940 compelled industries and enterprises to designate people to keep an eye out for incendiary devices after hours.
The size of incendiary bombs was fairly modest. Hundreds of them were dropped at a time. They ignited and burnt upon impact.
Fire Watchers were given a sand bucket, a bucket of water, and a stirrup pump.
What exactly did munitions workers accomplish during WWII?
Munitions employees were employed at munitions plants. They produced weapons (guns) and ammunition (bullets, hand grenades, and explosives) for the military. It was a risky profession that required long hours.
Nobody was permitted to bring anything that may produce an explosion inside the workshops due to the danger of explosives. This included no matches, coins, hairpins, rings, or anything else made of metal. Despite these safeguards, accidents did occur, and employees were killed or critically wounded in explosions.