Date: 22nd February, 2023
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new on-call firefighters in Westbury.
The fire station on Meadow Lane 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.
The Service’s recruitment team have been out and about in the local area, engaging with the community and encouraging people to consider being an on-call firefighter.
There will also be two special ‘have a go’ events at the fire station on Wednesday 8 March, the first starting at 4pm and the second at 6pm – both sessions will run for 90 minutes.
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.