SOUTH Wales Fire and Rescue Service are welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to become on-call firefighters with recruitment in Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent, Barry and Caerphilly.
In South Wales, on-call firefighters make up almost half of our operational workforce and are generally located in rural communities, small towns and villages.
Candidates must be a minimum of 17 years and 6 months of age on the date of application and a minimum of 18 years of age on the first day of the Firefighter Training Course to be eligible to apply.
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South Wales Fire and Rescue Services said: "We are currently recruiting for on-call firefighters at the stations below. We are particularly interested in applicants that can provide cover between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday."
On call stations recruiting:
Abercarn
Abergavenny
Llantwit Major
Ogmore Vale
Rhymney
Cowbridge
Pontycymmer
Chepstow
Kenfig Hill
Gilfach Goch
Risca
Caldicot
Hirwaun
Brynmawr
Barry
Abersychan
Ferndale
Treorchy
Click here for the application form and the on call information booklet.
For any further enquiries please contact the recruitment team on 01443 232200 or you can email personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk.
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