Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new on-call firefighters in Cranborne and is holding an event in Verwood on Wednesday evening.
The Fire Station on Station Road will have a ‘have a go’ event on Wednesday (25th May) between 7pm and 8.30pm, when anyone interested in a fire service career can get hands-on and try some of the activities carried out by firefighters.
The Cranborne station on Crane 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 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.
In addition, Cranborne is a co-responder station, where firefighters can opt to support the ambulance service by attending medical emergencies ahead of a paramedic arriving.
The Service’s recruitment team has been out and about locally this week, engaging with the community and encouraging people to consider being an on-call firefighter.
Group Manager Neil Tidball, the on-call development manager, said: “The role of a firefighter is very rewarding, and it requires determination, courage, 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 dwfire.org.uk/on-call-firefighters, email oncallsupportofficers@dwfire.org.uk or leave a message on the 24-hour recruitment line, 01722 691444.