Date: 13th January, 2023
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 expected 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 16 January, the Service’s recruitment team will be out and about in the local area, engaging with the community and encouraging people to consider being an on-call firefighter.
This will include drop-in sessions between 10am and 12noon on each weekday, when you can call into the station and have a chat about what being an on-call firefighter involves.
In addition, there will be a ‘have a go’ event at the fire station on Monday 30 January between 7pm and 9pm, when anyone interested in a fire service career can find out more and get ‘hands on’ with some of the equipment used.
Station Manager Darren Masini, the on-call development manager, said: “The role of a firefighter is very rewarding, and it requires determination, 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 [email protected] or leave a message on the 24-hour recruitment line, 01722 691444.