Cumbria FRS want people to join the team as on-call firefighters

They explain that when working as an on-call fire fighter you would be involved in a range of different roles. This would include responding to emergency calls and providing prevention advice to keep communities safe. 

Cumbria FRS would offer roles to fit around study, work and family commitments as well as providing training and developmental opportunities. 

Station Manager Liana Selecka-Jones, Cumbria FRS’s Recruitment Lead said: "Two thirds of Cumbria’s fire stations are crewed by on-call firefighters, and we are thrilled to be launching our next on-call recruitment campaign throughout April and May.

"We welcome applicants form different walks of life, whatever your background and personal circumstances, if you are passionate about your local community and keeping the people of Cumbria safe, we encourage you to apply to become an on-call firefighter. It can be a start of a rewarding career, I started as an on-call firefighter 5 years ago and now I am a Station Manager."

On-call firefighters commit to a certain number of hours each week when they are available to respond to emergency incidents. This means they can combine working for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service with another career or their personal commitments.

Area Manager Andy Lee, Cumbria FRS’s Head of People and Development said: "Working in the fire service means you become part of a close-knit team, earn extra money, and receive full and ongoing training so you develop a broad range of transferable work and life skills. Being a firefighter is a fantastic job and our on-call crews play such a crucial role in protecting their communities within Cumbria.

"If you have a desire to serve your local community, enjoy learning new skills, enjoy working as part of a team and you are looking for a rewarding career, then we’d very much like to hear from you."

To apply for a position as an on-call firefighter, visit Cumbria FRS’s website: https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/oncallfirefighters