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Retained Community Firefighters

How to Apply

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Durham Fire Station Retained Fire Fighters

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 below.

We are especially looking for anyone who can provide availability during the hours of 8am and 6pm (or any part of).

We have stations at Consett, High Handenhold, Seaham, Wheatley Hill, Durham, Crook, Spennymoor, Sedgefield, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Stanhope, Middleton in Tessdale and Barnard Castle.

Interested? For further information please call the Personnel Team on 0191 3324 394.

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