Applications for On-Call firefighters for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue have begun.

The recruitment website will be taking application until 23:59 hours on Sunday 23 May 2021, so don't delay!

Feeling inspired? The Service is running a number of virtual workshops, which are designed to support and guide potential applicants through the On-Call firefighter recruitment process, covering topics such as what to expect with the application, fitness and nutrition, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Wednesday 19 May; 8pm to 9pm

The Service is also holding a 'Have a Go' taster day at Central Fire Station, in Leicester this Sunday (16 May). The day will give you an insight into what the role of a firefighter entails, as well as the required strength, fitness and aptitude levels. It will also give you the chance to find out more information on how rewarding a career in the fire and rescue service is, and what paths of progression there are.

This 'Have a Go' day* is for anyone who is interested in applying to become an On-Call firefighter, but not sure what the job entails or where to start. The event is free, and there is no obligation to apply to be an On-Call firefighter if you attend, but the service would love it if you do!

Equally, you do not have to attend a 'Have a Go' day to be eligible to apply; it simply gives you an understanding of the job-related tests you will need to successfully complete upon application, and allows you to ask any questions you may have.

• Please note: This will be a COVID-19 compliant event and government guidance will be adhered to.

To book on a workshop or Have a Go day session and to find out more, visit www.leics-fire.gov.uk/on-call.

As Nub News recently reported, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service provides emergency response, prevention and protection services from 20 stations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Its headquarters is based in Birstall, Leicester.

During 2019/20, it attended a total of 8,541 emergency incidents, including 2,079 fires and 748 road traffic collisions. A total of 7,274 Home Safety Checks were completed and it fitted 4,720 smoke alarms.

Some 305 schools were visited as part of the Service's schools programme, delivering fire and road safety education to 26,218 pupils.

Staff organised or took part in 1,218 community safety activities, totalling over 11,000 hours of time engaging with members of the public.

The Service's prevention, education, enforcement and inspection programmes have resulted in significant reductions in the number of incidents. In the last ten years, fire-related incidents have reduced by over 30 percent.