On-Call Firefighter
This June we’re celebrating On-Call Month, recognising the extraordinary work of our current On-Call Firefighters, and giving you more information on how #YouCan be the next to join our On-Call team.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service operates 47 stations across 10 unitary authorities, 36 of which are supported by or entirely staffed by On-Call crews.
On-Call Firefighters are trained professionals who respond to emergencies in their local area, often alongside other commitments.
Individuals must live or work within the community and commit to a specified number of hours each week in exchange for a salary, regardless of their employment status.
While on duty, On-Call Firefighters must carry an ‘alerter’ with them to respond promptly when needed.
#YouCan …
Become an On-Call Firefighter if you live or work near a station
You must be within close enough proximity to the station to respond to an emergency, typically within five minutes.
Be On-Call for two locations
This means you can help the communities where you live and where you work. If your employer allows, you can choose to cover two locations at different times of the day, altering your availability times to fit the role around your life.
When not responding to emergencies, On-Call Firefighters must attend weekly drill nights for ongoing training and skills development.
They are also required to inform and educate their local communities and carry out home safety visits.
There are physical and medical requirements for the role, including strength and cardiovascular fitness, as well as vision and hearing standards.
Applicants undergo a series of assessments, including ladder climbs, casualty evacuation, equipment handling, and confined space tests.
A full medical examination and DBS check are also part of the recruitment process.
As an On-Call Firefighter at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, #YouCan …
We’re recruiting NOW at a number of stations in:
For the full list of stations, take a look at our ‘Currently Recruiting’ section below.
#YouCan join us TODAY!
Simply click ‘Apply Now’ to begin your application with us.
For more information and support, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01443 232200 or e-mail recruitment@southwales-fire.gov.uk
You can also attend one of our weekly Drill Nights that take place across South Wales and ask our crews any questions you may have, or drop by an On-Call recruitment event near you.
For more content throughout On-Call Month, check out our social media channels:
Blaenau Gwent:
Bridgend:
Caerphilly:
Merthyr Tydfil:
Monmouthshire:
Rhondda Cynon Taf:
Torfaen:
Vale of Glamorgan:
