New fire station needs new recruits

FIRE chiefs at Warrington are inviting anyone who thinks they’ve got what it takes to become a firefighter to attend one of three taster events.
On-call firefighters will be needed for the new Penketh Fire Station which is due to open early in 2016.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting for the new station and is holding taster sessions at Widnes during the first week of November.
The events will give potential applicants the opportunity to meet full-time and on-call crews, as well as training and recruitment officers, who will explain exactly how to follow the recruitment process.
They will also be able to try out the physical tests in the brand new recruitment pod, a bespoke test unit, one of only three in the UK, housing the elements needed for the national firefighter recruitment tests.
The first event is on Tuesday November 4 starting at 10am and finishing at 3pm at the Eight Towers pub, Weates Close, Widnes.
The second is on Friday November 7 starting at 10am and finishing at 3pm at The Market Car Park, Widnes
And the third is on Saturday November 8, starting at 10am and finishing at 3pm, also at The Market Car Park, Widnes.
Service delivery manager for Halton and Warrington, Sean Henshaw, said: “We’re looking for committed men and women to join us to create on-call crews at one of our new fire stations.
“Successful applicants will be helping to help provide the best possible service to their community and will be trained to national firefighter standard.
“We’re looking for people from all walks of life with a combination of practical ability, mental resilience, courage, physical fitness and the ability to remain calm and focused in emergency and difficult situations.”
Anyone who would like to go to one of the open days please call Sarah on 01606 868451 or email [email protected] for full information.
Picture: An artist’s impression of the new Penketh fire station