Darts Champion Swaps the Oche for the Firehouse: Returns to Full-Time Job as Firefighter After Two Exhibition Matches
Published on October 06, 2025 at 08:48 PM
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DARTS star Alan Soutar provided fans with a glimpse into his life outside of the oche after participating in two exhibition events over the weekend.
Soutar, 47, is currently ranked 53rd in the world, but he maintains a job when he isn't traveling for darts.
Alan Soutar shared a photo of himself at his 'real job.'
The darts star is a firefighter, in addition to being world No. 53 in darts.
In his day job in Arbroath, he uploaded a snapshot of himself at Arbroath Fire Station to social media on Sunday.
In the photo, he is dressed in uniform, posing in front of a fire engine.
He captioned the post: “Two fantastic exhibitions over the weekend.
“Both crowds were incredible, thank you for your support!
“What a team I have behind me. Now it's back to the real job.”
‘Soots’ participated in exhibition matches in both Aberdeen and Arbroath over the weekend.
However, he is far from just a novelty player, having claimed his first title last year.
He triumphed over Daryl Gurney 8-7 in the final of the Players Championship 11 in Germany to secure the trophy.
He also faced off against teenage sensation.
The perfect leg allowed him to take a 5-4 lead over the 18-year-old at the Players Championship 5 in March.
However, the Englishman rallied to defeat the popular thrower with a nail-biting score of 6-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alan Soutar do besides playing darts?
Alan Soutar works as a firefighter in Arbroath when he is not traveling for darts competitions.
How did Alan Soutar perform in recent exhibitions?
Alan Soutar participated in two exhibition matches over the weekend in Aberdeen and Arbroath, receiving great support from the crowds.
What is Alan Soutar's current world ranking?
Alan Soutar is currently ranked 53rd in the world in darts.
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