Do you want to be of service to your community and help those around you?

Do you fancy an additional and exciting career, with salary-based earnings, a pension scheme and fantastic opportunities?

If so, have you considered a career as an on-call firefighter?

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are currently recruiting for on-call firefighters at Narberth Fire Station.

On-call firefighters are an essential part of the emergency services network and come from all walks of life. They have often chosen a career outside of the Fire Service, but also wish to serve their community as a firefighter; ready to respond to emergencies, prevent fire and rescue incidents from happening, and protect people and property across Pembrokeshire.

Amongst the requirements to be eligible to become an on-call firefighter, you will need to live or work within 10 minutes of the fire station and you will need to stay within the agreed set travel distance when you are on- all so you can respond to emergency calls when needed.

Watch manager Chris Lawrence from Narberth Fire Station said: “As a Fire and Rescue Service, we serve every member of the public in Pembrokeshire and therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds within our county.

“If you are successful in your application to become an on-call firefighter, we will provide you with all the training and support required to respond to emergency incidents such as property fires, road traffic collisions and incidents involving flooding, rescues from height and many other specialist emergency calls. You will also receive training to deliver community safety advice that will help keep people safe in their homes and communities.”

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service also work with local employers to release their staff to respond to emergency incidents.

Watch manager Chris Lawrence added: “There are many benefits for employers who allow their staff to serve as on-call firefighters. These include a high standard of training for those members of staff; in areas such as manual handling, health and safety and first aid. Employees will also receive upskilling in the development of teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills. There are also opportunities for management development and qualifications within the Fire Service and, of course, the profile-raising of your company or organisation.”

Further information about the role of becoming an on-call firefighter can be found on Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s website https://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/eng/join-us/on-call-firefighter/

To speak with somebody about the role of an on-call firefighter, please contact the Human Resources Department on 0370 6060 699 or email [email protected]