Crook Fire Station is urgently recruiting on-call firefighters to play a vital role in protecting the community.
Around half of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’s (CDDFRS) operational workforce is made up of on-call firefighters who attend incidents ranging from house fires to road traffic collisions when alerted by their pager.
The paid job is open to residents aged 17 years and six months who must be able to attend Crook Fire Station on Peases Way within five minutes so they can quickly respond to emergencies.
Station Manager Dan Hodgson said: “Our on-call firefighters come from all walks of life, bringing skills that are a real asset to our Service
“It is a rewarding job where you can make a real difference by being ready to help when your community needs you.
“We are recruiting on-call firefighters at Crook Fire Station and no experience is required as training is provided.
“If you can attend Crook Fire Station within five minutes of being alerted by your pager and want a job that you can be proud of, we’d love to hear from you.”
On-call firefighters must commit to a minimum number of hours per week, ranging from 40 to 120, and attend weekly drill nights at the fire station to practice their skills.
They are paid a retaining fee every six months which is based on the number of hours they have been available to respond to incidents.
They also receive an hourly rate of pay for attending incidents and carrying out activities such as hydrant inspections and community safety work.
For more information about on-call firefighter pay, click here.
To apply, click here.
Caption: On-call firefighters at Crook Fire Station.
