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On-call firefighters
Work Model
📍 Cheshire
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Scale:
Details will be supplied on application
Hours:
Details will be supplied on application
Address:
Various fire stations across Cheshire
Closing Date:
Ongoing
An on-call firefighter is a person who is 'on call' to respond to a range of emergencies. They have everyday jobs (for example, shop/office workers, mechanic, etc) until the call comes, then they become professional firefighters.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting for on-call firefighters at the following fire stations:
Alsager Fire Station
Audlem Fire Station
Birchwood Fire Station
Bollington Fire Station
Frodsham Fire Station
Macclesfield Fire Station
Malpas Fire Station
Middlewich Fire Station
Northwich Fire Station
Penketh Fire Station
Poynton Fire Station
Stockton Heath Fire Station
Sandbach Fire Station
Tarporley Fire Station
Winsford Fire Station
If you are interested in the role of an on-call firefighter, please contact the HR Business Support Team, email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk (please reference the relevant fire station on your email)
The role of an on-call firefighter
As an on-call (part-time) firefighter you will be 'on call' to respond to a range of emergencies. You can still have another job (for example, shop workers, office workers, mechanics, etc) until the call comes, then you become a professional firefighter.
On average, you could be called out two or three times a week for a couple of hours. If you can't be available all of the time it's not a problem. The Service is particularly keen to hear from people who are available during weekdays.
Find out more about the role of an on-call firefighter
What qualities do I need?
On-call/part-time firefighters come from every walk of life, including shopkeepers, builders, plumbers, farmers, secretaries, engineers and directors of companies, together with people who are not currently employed. Previous experience is not required thanks to the comprehensive training programme.
You must be able to get to your local Fire Station within 5 minutes after being alerted by a bleeper.
This role can be physically demanding and therefore physical fitness is very important.
Interested in the role of an on-call firefighter?
If you are interested in the role of an on-call firefighter, please contact HR Business Support, email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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