Date: 6th July, 2022
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new on-call firefighters in Charmouth.
The fire station on Bridge Road 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.
During the week starting Monday 11 July, the Service’s recruitment team will be out and about in the Charmouth area, engaging with the community and encouraging people to consider being an on-call firefighter. There’s also the opportunity to call in at the fire station between 3pm and 5pm, Monday to Friday, to have a chat and find out more.
In addition, there will be a ‘drop in’ evening at the fire station on Monday 18 July between 7pm and 9pm, when anyone interested in becoming an on-call firefighter can call in, take a look around, and have a chat with the crew about what the job involves.
Station Manager Dan Cull said: “The role of a firefighter is very rewarding, and it requires determination, motivation, and a genuine desire to serve the community. Successful applicants 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 [email protected] or leave a message on the 24-hour recruitment line, 01722 691444.