Job Description:
Please note, not all of our stations are currently recruiting. However, you may still submit an initial application, and subject to meeting response time criteria, we will contact you when they reopen for applications.
Additionally, Springbourne, Westbourne, Redhill Park, and Westlea are crewed by wholetime firefighters only and are not open to applications for Oncall Firefighters.
For a full list of our On-call Stations, please see -
On-Call Firefighters
On-call firefighters live or work close to their local fire station and can respond quickly to emergencies when paged. They are paid for the hours they provide and respond to the station when required. Unlike full-time firefighters, on-call firefighters are not based on fire stations full-time.
Who are On-Call Firefighters?
On-call firefighters are paid professionals who live and/or work within the community. They respond to incidents such as fires, road traffic collisions, rescues, animal rescues, or flooding.
They come from various backgrounds, including homemakers, retail workers, builders, farmers, office workers, and company directors, including self-employed individuals.
Approximately two-thirds of the firefighters in Dorset and Wiltshire work on an on-call basis, playing a vital role in the community and the service.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all community members, including women, Black, Asian, minority ethnic communities, and LGBTQ individuals.
Have you got what it takes?
The firefighter role is rewarding and requires determination, courage, motivation, and a genuine desire to serve. Successful candidates will join a well-trained team, earning additional income and gaining transferable skills such as first aid, driving, and health & safety knowledge.
To be eligible, you must:
* Be at least 18 years old when you join (applications are open from age 17½);
* Live or work near a fire station for quick response;
* Have good physical fitness; and
* Have the right to work in the UK.
Which stations can I apply to?
You can apply to any on-call station within our service area. When applying, you will choose one station to apply for (applications for multiple stations are not permitted at this stage).
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