Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new on-call firefighters in Ramsbury.
The fire station 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 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, 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 4th July, the Service’s recruitment team will be out and about in both Ramsbury and Aldbourne, engaging with the community and encouraging people to consider being an on-call firefighter.
This will include a ‘have a go’ event day on Thursday 7th July between 4pm and 8pm, when you can call into the fire station, have a chat about what being an on-call firefighter involves, and try out some training activities.
Group Manager Wayne Jones 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 oncallsupportofficers@dwfire.org.uk or leave a message on the 24-hour recruitment line, 01722 691444.
You can also find Ramsbury fire station on Facebook @DWFRSRamsburyFireStation and Twitter @DWFRSRamsbury
