‘Have A Go Day’ As Search For On-Call Firefighters Launched
Written by HFM News on 17th June 2022
A search has been launched for on-call firefighters in Market Harborough and there is the chance to find out more this Sunday.
The ‘Have a Go’ event at the fire station and will enable potential recruits to try job-related tests involved in the application process.
On-call firefighters must live or work within four minutes of the Fairfield Road base, so they can respond to 999 calls.
Matt Cane, Area Manager for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to attend the event and told HFM it is an extremely rewarding role:
On-Call Firefighter Anna Robertson
Anyone wanting to attend the ‘Have A Go’ event is asked to book a place ahead of Sunday here: www.leics-fire.gov.uk/on-call
There will also be virtual recruitment workshops held for people to find out more on-line.
Watch Manager Vince Howard has been an on-call firefighter in Leicestershire for nearly 30 years and spoke to HFM:
