A team of female firefighters will tour South Holland on Sunday in a bid to encourage more to join them.
It’s ahead of a recruitment event at Sleaford Fire Station on Sunday, October 2 from 10am to 2pm.
On Sunday, September 25, the firefighters will be at Springfields at 10am, then be at Tesco in Holbeach from 12pm and in Long Sutton town centre from 2pm.
Watch Manager, Julia Whitfield, said: “Being a firefighter is a rewarding career, but there is still an incorrect perception that men are more suited to the role than women.
“Women continue to be under-represented in the fire service and we’re keen to show that everyone is judged on their own abilities and nothing else.
“The skills needed are not just about being physically fit but problem-solving, team-working and being able to stay calm in a crisis. Shifts can be flexible and fit around other commitments in your life.
“Come along to our open event and see how you can make a difference to people’s lives – starting with your own.”
More information about becoming an On-Call firefighter can be found at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lfr
