Date: 9th March, 2023
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new on-call firefighters in Ramsbury.
The fire station – which is right in the heart of the community, on the High Street – 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 area 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 – to name a few.
In addition, Ramsbury is a co-responder station, where firefighters can opt to support the ambulance service by attending medical emergencies ahead of a paramedic arriving.
During the week starting Monday 13 March, the Service’s recruitment team will be out and about in Ramsbury, Aldbourne and other local areas, meeting with the community and encouraging people to consider being an on-call firefighter.
In addition, there will be a ‘have a go’ event at the fire station on Monday 20 March between 6.30pm and 9pm, when anyone interested in a fire service career can find out more.
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 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.