Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting on-call firefighters to join its ranks to help keep the people of the county safe.

The service said it 'employs people from all walks of life, from self-employed tradespeople and stay-at-home parents to employees of small businesses and large, well-known organisations'.

Working as an on-call firefighter means being involved in a wide range of activities in your local area, from responding to emergency calls to carrying out work in local communities to support their needs or providing prevention advice to help keep them safe.

In return, the fire service offers flexibility around study, work, and family commitments, training and development opportunities and a chance to make a difference in your local community.

Anyone can be an on-call firefighter, as long as they meet the entry criteria and are able to respond to the station within the required time.

Whether you have a full-time job, are unemployed or are looking for a career that you can fit around childcare needs, being an on-call firefighter can complement many different lifestyles.

You don’t need any qualifications, but there’s a selection process that will mean you need to pass some physical and practical tests and a medical.

Before you decide to apply you need to make sure that you:

  • Are aged over 18.
  • Have a good level of all-round fitness.
  • Live or work within five to eight minutes of a fire station.
  • Have a good standard of eyesight and hearing that is acceptable to carry out the firefighter role. This can be aided or unaided.
  • Have the enthusiasm, time and commitment to participate fully in this essential emergency service.

You can register your interest at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service's website or alternatively find your local station and speak with an on-call support officer. 

Entries open on Monday, June 17, and close on Sunday, July 7, with training courses beginning in November.