Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is set to launch their latest campaign to recruit more on call firefighters.

Recruitment opens on Wednesday, October 16 and closes on Friday, November 8 for training courses beginning in February and March next year.

The fire 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 organisations.

Working as an on-call firefighter means being involved in responding to emergency calls to carrying out work in local communities. 

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. 

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, have a good standard of eyesight and hearing that is acceptable to carry out the firefighter role.  This can be aided or unaided.

Anyone wanting further information can register on their website at lancsfirerescue.org.uk/oncall.