Both Braintree and Witham Fire Stations will be hosting recruitment taster sessions this month for those considering joining their team of on-call firefighters.
Witham Fire Station will host its session on Saturday, 25 November, 2024, while Braintree Fire Station will hold its event on Sunday, 3 December, 2024. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to learn more about this vital role in the local community.
Recruitment taster sessions
During the taster sessions, attendees will meet with on-call firefighters who live or work within five minutes of their station.
Attendees get to see first-hand what the job entails through live demonstrations
Attendees get to see first-hand what the job entails through live demonstrations and equipment showcases, providing insight into the diverse and challenging responsibilities of an on-call firefighter in Essex.
Watch Manager - Andy Mott from Witham Fire Station said: “Our station is fully crewed by on-call firefighters who respond to calls in their community whenever they’re needed, whether they’re at work or at home. When the pager goes off, we answer - it could be a fire, an animal rescue or a chemical incident. In 2023 alone, we attended 429 incidents, and this year, we’ve already responded to over 285 calls.”
Criteria for prospective on-call firefighters
In Braintree, the fire station currently has 12 on-call firefighters and is looking to expand its crew.
For those who are over 18 years of age, physically fit, and live or work within five minutes of either Witham or Braintree Fire Station, they could be paid to serve the community as an on-call firefighter.
To book a place at either event, book through the links below:
- Witham Fire Station, 25 November, 6.30pm - 9.30pm: withamfire.eventbrite.co.uk
- Braintree Fire Station, 3 December, 6pm - 9pm: braintreefire.eventbrite.co.uk
