They will be looking for the latest batch of eager residents who are ready to help protect their local communities during an emergency.
On-call firefighters are ordinary people doing extraordinary work – they are men and women who may have other jobs or responsibilities, who make themselves available for emergency call-outs depending on their other commitments.
Ludgershall Fire Station are hosting their recruitment open day on tomorrow and Amesbury are holding theirs on 4th February, both from 10am to 1pm.
On-call firefighters are usually contracted for between 48 and 120 hours per week and they must:
– be at least 18 years old when joining
– have a good standard of physical fitness
– have the right to work in the UK
He added: “On-call firefighters receive the same training and development as wholetime colleagues, and we can be called to all manner of emergencies, including fires, road traffic collisions, animal rescues and flooding. The pay does vary, depending on how much cover you give, but it is fantastically rewarding to be a part of your community and to be in a position to help people.”
In order to be on-call, you will need to be able to respond to the fire station in around five minutes once your pager goes off. This can be from home or work, and employers can benefit from a firefighter’s training – such as first aid, manual handling, a greater understanding of health & safety in the workplace and enhanced team spirit.
