Retained Firefighter Recruitment
Retained or part-time firefighters are exactly what the name suggests. They are men and women from all types of backgrounds who can be called upon when there is an incident to attend.
Retained Firefighters
Most retained firefighters have other jobs, but in their time off, or if their employer allows during work time, are prepared to drop everything if their pagers sound, hurry to their Local Fire Station and ‘turnout’ on the fire appliance to incidents.
Retained firefighters come from all backgrounds - for instance, shopkeepers, farmers, plumbers, typists or technicians. But when the call comes, they become part of a dedicated team ready to face any emergency. They may be 'part-time', but are trained and capable people in the front line, saving lives and making a contribution to the community.
What will you get out of it?
Apart from the excitement and the challenge you will get satisfaction from a job well done. You will learn to be more self-reliant and confident. After all, if you can cope in a real emergency, you are ready for anything. You will meet a lot of people in your local community and earn their confidence and respect.
Added to this, you get paid. This will consist of a basic retainer, a fee for call outs and another for going into action. You are paid for drill nights and duties like equipment maintenance. There is also a long service bounty.
Retained Stations
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Wholetime Stations
Wholetime and Retained Stations
Retained Stations
Community Fire Safety Centres
We have Retained Firefighters at stations in Consett, High Handenhold, Seaham, Wheatley Hill, Durham, Crook, Spennymoor, Sedgefield, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Stanhope, Middleton in Tessdale and Barnard Castle.
How to Apply
As a retained firefighter you will provide an “on call” part time service, responding to fire and emergency calls in the same way as Wholetime Firefighters, using the same appliances and equipment.
The difference is that you will be “on call” in your home or at work rather than at a fire station. You would be required, during your hours of declared availability, to remain within 5 minutes traveling distance of the fire station, so that you can respond quickly but you don’t have to be confined to the house. It’s like having a part time job – you have to commit to the cover you’ve agreed to – and like a part time job, you get paid for it!
Could you be a Retained Firefighter?
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with common sense, the ability to deal with physically and emotionally demanding situations and also have the ability to work as part of a team.
To apply to join the service as a Retained Firefighter, you do not need any qualifications, instead you will need to:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be physically and medically fit
- Have good hearing and eyesight
- Have a real interest in the fire service and helping the community
- Most importantly you must live or work within 5 minutes of one of the fire stations stated above.
We are especially looking for anyone who can provide availability during the hours of 8am and 6pm (or any part of).
Interested?
For further information please call the Personnel Team on 0191 3324 394, by emailling This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or to learn more about the recruitment process, view the page on the selection process. Or visit the North East Fire Services Recruitment Site.
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