Are you interested in becoming an on-call firefighter but are not sure what’s involved?

What is an on-call firefighter?

An on-call firefighter is someone employed by a fire and rescue service who is ‘on-call’ to respond to a range of emergencies and to engage with their community. They respond from home, or another place of work, where they have everyday lives and jobs – until their pager sounds and they become professional firefighters.

Put into more general terms, an on-call firefighter could be classed as a part-time firefighter. Part-time or not, though, they are fully trained and experienced people on the front line, saving lives and protecting people. They are exceptional individuals and there is nothing ‘part-time’ about their commitment.

Our on-call staff come from all areas of the community. For example, they could be stay at home parents, in full or part-time employment, working for themselves, studying at college or university or not currently employed. They are paid for their services, receive thorough training and are taught all they need to know about emergency situations.

We’re going to be opening on-call recruitment again soon and we’re hosting “Have A Go” sessions at stations around the county on the following dates:

• Rossington Fire Station: Saturday 23 November, 10am – 4pm
• Penistone Fire Station: Wednesday 4 December, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
• Stocksbridge Fire Station, Wednesday 18 December, 5.30pm – 8pm

Contact our on-call support team to find out more and book your place