PEOPLE living within five minutes of one of Warrington’s five fire stations are being sought as part of a national campaign to recruit paid on-call firefighters.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFR S) is supporting a campaign led by the National Fire Chiefs Council encouraging people to step forward and explore the opportunities the fire and rescue service can offer people who have a passion for working in and helping their local community by becoming paid on-call firefighters.
Th “Need More” on-call fire campaign runs from March 1 – 7 and aims to highlight opportunities which are open to people from all walks of life. The campaign is supported by a national website – www.oncallfire.uk – which allows people to find out more about on-call roles and get in touch with CFRS at any time.
Working as an on-call firefighter means being involved in a wide range of activities in the local area, from responding to emergency calls to carrying out work in local communities to support their needs or providing prevention advice to help keep them safe. In return the fire service can offer flexible work to fit around study, work and family commitments, first class training and development opportunities and a chance to make a difference in your local community.
CFRS area manager Neil Griffiths said: “On-call firefighters are an integral part of our service and community. We are keen to encourage anyone to find out about what they can offer us – and in return, what we can offer them.
“Working with the fire and rescue service is a thoroughly rewarding experience. It gives individuals the opportunity to work with people from different backgrounds and meet people in their community, as well as to respond to emergency incidents within Cheshire.
“Being an on-call firefighter is an exciting and demanding role that allows people to make a real difference to their community and help to save lives.”
Applicants should have
• A strong desire to support the local community
• Enthusiasm for working as part of a team
• A reasonable level of fitness
They should also live within five minutes of the fire stations at Warrington, Stockton Heath, Birchwood, Penketh and Lymm.
For more information about how to join Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service as an on-call firefighter, visit https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/jobs/on-call-firefighter-recruitment
