North Devon Connect Summer 2012

Appeal for retained firefighters

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is urgently seeking to recruit retained firefighters who will be available for calls during the daytime in South Molton.

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 the town.

Watch Manager Darren Homewood 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. We know that there are 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 greater than it actually is. 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.”

Applicants must be at least 18 and physically fit. They need to be available Monday–Friday and in particular during the daytime. Successful applicants will have a chance to attend first aid courses and LGV driving courses. For more information, contact the Service on 01392 872331.

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