Porlock: firefighters required - urgently!
| Published: 28th July 2008 15:42 |
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is urgently seeking to recruit retained firefighters who will be available for calls during the daytime in Porlock.
In the event of additional firefighters not being found, there may be occasions in the future when appliances from other stations have to attend incidents in Porlock.
Group Manager Chris Hole said: "Firefighters are normal people who live or work in the community. They are builders, housewives, postal workers, and shopkeepers - in fact they come from all and every walk of life. The only thing they have in common is that they have all decided to put something back into the community by becoming trained as firefighters.
"Now it is the firefighters themselves that need your help. There simply aren't enough of them and there is a real shortage of new volunteers.
"Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service can provide the station, engines, equipment, and training but the firefighters themselves have to come from the community.
"We know that there are many, many more women that are capable of becoming firefighters who are reluctant to put themselves forward. Most people believe that the physical strength required to be a firefighter is much greater than it actually is."
Applicants ...
- must be at least 18 and physically fit.
- need to be available Monday-Friday, and in particular during the daytime.
- will have a chance to attend First Aid courses and LGV driving courses.
If you are interested please come along to our open evening at Porlock Fire Station on Tuesday 5th August. The station will be open from 7 pm to 9 pm and there will be people there to give you information on the role of a firefighter.
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