It’s a job like no other.
For the first time in five years, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are recruiting for full time firefighters.
Chief Fire Officer Steve Helps said: “For many, being a firefighter is a childhood dream, a lifelong ambition.
“For others, like me, it’s a path you hadn’t considered at all until you come to a crossroads and then suddenly, it’s the only job you could ever consider doing.
“No matter which category you fall under, there’s no denying that being a firefighter is a job like no other, a job where you’re given daily opportunities to make your community a safer place to live.
“But I’d never call it an easy career. People often ask what it takes to be a firefighter and I’d say it takes dedication, commitment and personal resilience, which will help you learn new skills to protect the communities we service, whilst keeping you and your colleagues safe.”
He added: “People also commonly ask for advice or top tips to assist with the recruitment process, and we’ve asked some of our firefighters to share their advice with the firefighters of tomorrow.”
Top tips from firefighters
Take full advantage of taster sessions and station visits
Speak to working firefighters to find out exactly what the job entails
Don’t doubt yourself
Keep your fitness levels high
Do your research into the job
To help prospective candidates, CDDFRS are hosting a number of taster sessions.
Online Teams Sessions
March 6 at 6.30pm – Overview of the Service
March 12 at 6.30pm – Fitness Guidance
March 13 at 6.30pm – Online Testing Guidance
March 19 at 6.30pm – Role Related Test Guidance
March 20 at 6.30pm – Interview Guidance
In Person Sessions
March 9 at 10am – Bowburn Training Centre, DH6 5AD
March 16 at 10am – Bowburn Training Centre, DH6 5AD
To book a slot email: HumanResources@ddfire.gov.uk with your full name, details of which sessions you plan to attend and a conformation of which email address you want the Teams invitation to be sent to.
To register your interest in becoming a firefighter visit: https://bit.ly/48VKuwy
