Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new on-call firefighters in Maiden Newton.
The fire station has opportunities for anyone who could provide availability during the week and/or at weekends, with flexible contracts on offer for those who work shift systems or have childcare responsibilities.
On-call firefighters live and/or work within the local community and are paid to respond to emergencies during whatever periods of cover have been agreed. When the pager goes off, a firefighter can be called to a wide range of incidents, such as commercial and domestic fires, road traffic collisions, rescues from height or water, animal rescue or flooding.
On Wednesday 16 March Maiden Newton are holding a recruitment event at the fire station where there will be a ‘drop in’ session between 10am and 3pm followed by a ‘Have a Go’ session during the evening from 6:30pm and 8:30pm for anyone interested in learning more about a fire service career.
Station Manager Neil Tidball, the on-call development manager, said: “The role of a firefighter is very rewarding, and it requires determination, courage, motivation, and a genuine desire to serve the community. Successful candidates will become part of a well-trained workforce, earning additional income, and gaining transferable skills such as first aid, driving qualifications and health & safety knowledge – which can also benefit them in their primary employment.”
If you’re interested in applying to be an on-call firefighter – or you’re a local employer with staff who may want to offer availability – please visit www.dwfire.org.uk/on-call-firefighters, email oncallsupportofficers@dwfire.org.uk or leave a message on the 24-hour recruitment line, 01722 691444.
