What is an on-call firefighter?

An ‘on-call’ or ‘part-time’ firefighter responds to the same fire and emergency calls using the same fire engines and equipment as a full-time firefighter. The only difference is that on-call firefighters are on-call at home or at work rather than permanently based at a fire station. The role offers flexible working hours and suits people with childcare commitments and other responsibilities.

As an on-call firefighter you would be paid a retaining fee along with an additional payment for every incident you attend. You would also be required to attend a training night for three hours every week, for which a payment is also made.

Being an on-call firefighter is like having a part-time job - you have to commit to certain hours and you get paid for them.

Could I be an on-call firefighter?

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue currently has on-call firefighters from a wide range of backgrounds and employment situations, including self-employed people, people with jobs at local businesses and people who are on-call during daytime hours while their children are at school. To be considered for an on-call firefighter position, you must:

• be 18 years of age by the time your training starts.
• be fit enough to pass the physical selection tests and medical examination.
• live or work within five minutes travelling distance of your local fire station.

Askern
Dearne
Edlington
Mosborough
Penistone
Rossington
Royston
Stocksbridge