Marvin OnumonuNorthern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has launched a recruitment campaign to attract on-call firefighters from local communities across Northern Ireland.
The campaign is aimed at people who live or work within five minutes of one of the 26 on-call fire stations and want to help their community.
Information evenings will be held in every recruiting station during the three-week campaign.
David Doherty, western area commander at Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, said: “We are inviting new applicants to join our dedicated team of On-Call Firefighters who provide vital support in protecting the local community.
“Our On-Call Firefighters respond to the same types of incidents that Wholetime Firefighters do, alongside balancing firefighting duties with other jobs, businesses and family responsibilities.
“On-Call Firefighters demonstrate incredible dedication to protecting their local community and I would encourage anyone who is interested in joining our team to apply.”
Doherty added: “I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage any local business owners in these areas who are willing to allow On-Call Firefighters to be released from their employment to attend emergency calls, to contact your local On-Call Fire Station for more information.”
The closing date for applications is 13th March at 12 noon.
