The 'have a go' session, will give those interested in becoming on-call firefighters the chance to try some of the tests that trainee firefighters complete during the recruitment process.  

There will be five, six-person, slots lasting1.5 hours each available throughout the day, the activities include:

• Equipment carry
• Ladder climb
• Casualty evacuation
• Breathing apparatus circuit
• Manual Dexterity test
• Strength/fitness

The event comes ahead of the training school, which begins in December 2022.

What to expect on the day:

• Any required PPE/Fire Kit will be provided
• Please wear trainers and fitness clothing also bring a water bottle with you
• Arrive at the station at your allotted time
• Attend a safety brief with a chance to ask any questions about the session
• You will have a chance to complete every exercise with an instructor
• You will complete each exercise individually and move round until they are all completed
• You may be asked to provide feedback to improve future events

If you have any questions about the event, or would like to get in touch with the on-call support officers team, please contact: [email protected]

On-call firefighters live within five minutes of the on-call station and train to the highest standard to help protect their local communities while earning a second income.

Find out more about the role of an on-call firefighter, read stories from current firefighters and how to prepare for the recruitment process on our careers website.