Narberth, Fishguard and Milford Haven Fire Stations are recruiting

If you live or work within 10 minutes of Narberth, Fishguard or Milford Haven fire stations and are reasonably fit and healthy, you could be of service to your local community.

If you are interested in becoming an On-Call Firefighter, ask yourself these questions…

• Are you someone who can always be relied on to be somewhere on time?
• Are you committed to maintaining your physical fitness?
• Are you committed to always maintaining and developing your skills?
• Do you have the sensitivity to deal with members of the public when they are distressed, confused, or being obstructive?
• Can you get on with people from different backgrounds and cultures? Can you work as part of a close-knit team?
• Do you work well under pressure and think on your feet and solve problems?

If so, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service would like to hear from you!

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.

Watch Manager Chris Lawrence 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 any 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).

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 our Human Resources Department on 0370 6060 699 or email humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk