Appeal for on-call firefighters launched
An appeal for more on-call firefighters has been launched.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue are keen to fill vacancies at their stations across the county.
“To work in this role, you need to be over 18, live or work within five minutes of a fire station and want to help in your community,” explained Lucy Grundy, talent, resourcing and learning manager at Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.
“On-Call firefighters carry pagers. When the pager sounds, they need to get to the fire station within five minutes of being alerted, from their home or place of work.
"Shifts can be flexible and work around other commitments, so many of our crew members have other jobs or responsibilities.
“We're always happy to talk through what it involves, including pay, training and the recruitment process, with anyone from any background who wants to find out more, and we have vacancies on training courses throughout the year."
Coun Lindsey Cawrey, Lincolnshire County Council’s executive councillor for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, said: "We're really proud of our on-call firefighters in Lincolnshire who show great commitment and dedication.
“They are at the heart of their communities and are driven by a desire to protect those people and places.
“We're also incredibly thankful to those county employers who offer their staff the opportunity to work on call when needed, and who then benefit from having a fully trained firefighter in their organisation.”
Further information is available by visiting www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/LFR.