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More on-call firefighters needed in Newtown
28/02/2022 @ 03:17
A call has gone out for people who want to become on-call firefighters in Newtown.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue has issued the appeal to help maintain firefighter numbers in the town.
Station Liaison Officer Ian Morgan said, “As a Fire and Rescue Service, we serve every member of the public within the community and further afield and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds within our community.
"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, 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. In addition to having an exciting career, you will earn a salary-based pay and, from your induction day as an On-Call Firefighter, you will be able to contribute to the Firefighters Pension Scheme (Wales 2015)."
On-Call firefighters get paid to respond to emergencies. They do not staff the fire stations 24 hours a day, like full-time firefighters, but get notified of an emergency call via a personal pager, which they carry with them when they are on duty.
Most On-Call Firefighters have other jobs with an agreement from their employers to leave to attend an emergency call if required. Others are available outside typical working hours like evenings, weekends, or between the school runs.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service also work with local employers to release their staff to respond to emergency incidents.
He 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”
He continued “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 someone about the role of an On-Call Firefighter, please contact our Human Resources Department on 0370 6060 699 or email humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue has issued the appeal to help maintain firefighter numbers in the town.Station Liaison Officer Ian Morgan said, “As a Fire and Rescue Service, we serve every member of the public within the community and further afield and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds within our community.
"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, 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. In addition to having an exciting career, you will earn a salary-based pay and, from your induction day as an On-Call Firefighter, you will be able to contribute to the Firefighters Pension Scheme (Wales 2015)."
On-Call firefighters get paid to respond to emergencies. They do not staff the fire stations 24 hours a day, like full-time firefighters, but get notified of an emergency call via a personal pager, which they carry with them when they are on duty.
Most On-Call Firefighters have other jobs with an agreement from their employers to leave to attend an emergency call if required. Others are available outside typical working hours like evenings, weekends, or between the school runs.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service also work with local employers to release their staff to respond to emergency incidents.
He 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”
He continued “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 someone about the role of an On-Call Firefighter, please contact our Human Resources Department on 0370 6060 699 or email humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk
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