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Protect your local community – become an On-Call Firefighter
On-Call firefighters are members of the community who are paid to provide an on-call service responding to emergency calls in the same way as full-time firefighters, using the same appliances and equipment, but who are ‘on call’ rather than employed full-time and based at a fire station.
On-Call firefighters have to respond and arrive within five minutes of the station (Click here to see a list of all our stations) during their hours of declared availability. They respond via a pager system. No previous experience is required as comprehensive training is provided.
Testimonials
Tim Taylor
Teacher & On-Call Firefighter
“The weekly drill nights are always a great way to conduct some enjoyable and physical training whilst also meeting and developing relationships with like-minded people in the local area. I would fully recommend becoming a retained firefighter to anyone with drive, ambition and a desire to serve their community”.
Daniel Wright
Teaching Assistant & On-Call Firefighter
“It is a chance to help your local community. I have a two-year-old son and it is great to know I am doing something to help protect local people and local families”.
To apply to be an On-Call Firefighter you must:
- Live within, and be able to respond and arrive within 5 minutes of the Fire Station
- Provide cover on a rotational call-out basis to the Fire Station you will be situated at
- Be 18 years old at the start of the training course
- Have a good all round level of fitness
- Meet Fire & Rescue Services medical standards (eyesight, colour vision, hearing, lung function)
- Be eligible to work in the UK
It’s desirable for you to:
- Hold a full UK car driving licence
- Hold an LGV driving licence
Please note a candidate may not be currently employed as a warranted Police Officer.
We would particularly welcome applications from those living close to the Headland Community Fire Station, Yarm Community Fire Station and Redcar Community Fire Station.
Dates to remember:
On-Call information sessions on Teams:
To be confirmed.
Have a go day:
To be confirmed.
You are also welcome to drop into your local On-Call Fire Station on their drill night between 6 – 7 pm.
Important Dates
Applications close:
14 April 2024
Psychometric Assessments:
These need to be completed by 5 May 2024
Physical Assessments:
Will take place on 17 May 2024 at Endeavour House, Queens Meadow Business Park, Hartlepool, TS25 5TH
Interviews:
Will take place in June 2024
Pre-Employment Checks:
June and July 2024
Course Commences:
Apply Now!
Cleveland Fire Brigade employs individuals from a range of diverse backgrounds. We regard ourselves as an employer that promotes equality and values diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and those from a minority ethnic background.
Click here to apply to become an On-Call Firefighter (webpage)
Any questions? Call our HR Department on 01429 874021 or via email: recruitment@clevelandfire.gov.uk
Useful links
- Find out more about the Application Process (webpage)
- Find out more about Psychometric Assessments (webpage)
- Find out more about the Physical Assessments (webpage)
- Find out more about the Interview (webpage)
- Find out more about Pre-Employment Checks (webpage)
- Click here for more information about becoming an On-Call Firefighter (webpage)
- Check Your Area to see if you live within 5 minutes from a station (webpage)
- Overview 02-24 RDS timetable