Could you help save lives?
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue are recruiting on-call firefighters at Spalding Fire Station.
They’re looking to recruit those aged over 18 who live or work within five minutes of Spalding Fire Station, can provide on call weekday and weekend cover and are physically fit.
A spokesman said: “The role is not full time, therefore you can make yourself available to respond to incidents in and around your primary employment and family commitments.
“Some of our on-call firefighters have an agreement with their employees to respond to emergency calls while at work, others make themselves available whilst their children are at school, some give cover whilst working from home and others manage full time employment alongside their fire service commitment.
“Once trained an on-call firefighter will be issued with an alerter which will activate when you are required to respond to a 999 call.
“All station personnel will come together one evening a week to complete two and a half hours of training to maintain and develop their skills.
“You will work as a team using the latest equipment and life-saving techniques, to attend property fires, road traffic collisions, chemical spills, animal rescues, floods and many other incidents.
“The role is exciting, challenging and rewarding and we encourage people to apply from all walks of life.”
On-call firefighters receive payment for being on call, completing training and attending incidents.
For more information visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lfr or call the recruitment line for more information 0800 3580204.
Anyone interested can attend the fire station on a Monday between 6.30pm and 9pm for an informal chat with the crew.
A Have A Go Day is also taking place at Lincs Fire and Rescue’s Waddington Training Centre on Thursday, December 7 at 4.30pm.
A spokesman for the fire service said: “The Have A Go days give people an insight into what an on-call firefighter does and the required strength, fitness and aptitude levels needed.
“It also gives people the chance to find out for themselves how rewarding a career as an on-call firefighter can be.”
