People are being urged to come along to a series of special open evenings to find out more about becoming a firefigher.<\/p>\n
Avon Fire & Rescue Service<\/strong> (AF&RS) are looking to increase their part time crews at stations in the greater Bristol area.<\/p>\n Part time, or retained duty system (RDS) firefighter positions offer flexible working hours.<\/p>\n RDS firefighter and full time mum Zoe Escott says: \u201cThis is a really great job. Not only do I get to do something I love, but it allows me to work flexibly around my children\u2019s school hours and provide a service to the community I live in. There is a great sense of team work at my station and I love the adrenalin rush I get when responding to an incident, but carrying out fire safety activities is also very rewarding as I am helping to save lives.\u201d<\/p>\n Avon Fire & Rescue Service is looking for RDS firefighters at six of its retained fire stations \u2013 Bath, Blagdon, Chew Magna, Clevedon, Nailsea and Yatton.<\/p>\n Anyone interested in the role would need to: A series of open evenings, where members of the public can find out more about life as a retained firefighter, speak to some of the staff and watch a demonstration, will be taking place throughout February.<\/p>\n
\nLive or work within five minutes of the local retained fire station;
\nBe committed, self motivated and have a desire to help the community;
\nBe available for an agreed number of hours each week, particularly during the day \u2013 but these hours can be flexible;
\nHave a good standard of fitness; and
\nBe aged 18 or over.<\/p>\n