The fire service is encouraging people who have a passion for helping their local community  to become an on-call firefighters. 

Recruitment has now opened for training courses beginning in February 2024.

Lancashire Fire & Rescue 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'.

A spokesperson said: "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 can offer flexibility around study, work, and family commitments, first class training and development opportunities and a chance to make a difference in your local community.

"Working in the fire service means you become part of a close-knit team, earn extra money, and receive full and ongoing training so you develop a broad range of transferable work and life skills.

"We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the local communities we work in and so welcome enquiries from all."

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 minutes, or in some instances, 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.

To learn more or apply, visit www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/careers

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday,November 8.