Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting for on-call firefighters at their stations of Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul and Carmarthen.

People who live or work within 10 minutes of those fire stations and are reasonably fit and healthy are being asked to consider applying.

If you are interested in becoming an On-Call Firefighter, ask yourself these questions:

  • Are you someone who can always be relied on to be somewhere on time?
  • Are you committed to maintaining your physical fitness?
  • Are you committed to always maintaining and developing your skills?
  • Do you have the sensitivity to deal with members of the public when they are distressed, confused, or being obstructive?
  • Can you get on with people from different backgrounds and cultures? Can you work as part of a close-knit team?
  • Do you work well under pressure and think on your feet and solve problems?

On-call firefighters get paid and do not staff the fire stations 24 hours a day like full-time firefighters, but get notified of an emergency call via a personal pager, which they carry with them on duty.

Most on-call Firefighters have other jobs with an agreement from their employers to leave to attend an emergency call if required.

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Others are available outside typical working hours like evenings, weekends, or between school runs.

Successful applicants will receive all the training and support required to respond to emergency incidents such as property fires, road traffic collisions, and incidents involving flooding, rescues from height, and many other specialist emergency calls.

There will also be training to deliver Community Safety advice that will help keep people safe in their homes and communities.

In addition to having an exciting career, successful applicants will earn a salary-based pay and be able to contribute to the Firefighters Pension Scheme.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service also work with local employers to release their staff to respond to emergency incidents.

Further information about the role can be found on Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s website https://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/eng/join-us/on-call-firefighter/

To speak with somebody about the role, contact the Human Resources Department on 0370 6060 699 or email humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk