If you're interested in becoming a firefighter, but you're not sure about your fitness, we have lots of advice on our website to help you achieve the required standard. There's a 12 week training plan, and pointers on preparing for the bleep test. So whether you're in a location looking for new on-call firefighters, or you're intending to apply when we open wholetime recruitment in September, take a look at fitness testing under https://lnkd.in/ehsm_rtJ #Dorset #Wiltshire #Firefighters #Fitness #Recruitment
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Public Safety
Salisbury, Wiltshire 3,249 followers
About us
The combined Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service came into being on 1 April 2016, and serves the local authority areas of Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, Dorset, Swindon, and Wiltshire. The organisation delivers a range of prevention, protection and response services to over 1.45 million residents across the Service area, using the following resources: - 50 fire stations – four wholetime-crewed only, eight crewed by wholetime and on-call personnel, and 38 crewed by on-call firefighters only. - A Service Control Centre, answering 999 emergency calls 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. - Over 1,000 wholetime and on-call firefighters. - Over 70 fire engines and a large number of specialist support vehicles, equipped to deal with a wide range of emergencies – including fires, road traffic collisions, flooding and water rescue, animal rescue, rescue from height, and helping colleagues in the police and ambulance service. - Around 300 Corporate staff helping to provide our essential front-line services to both residents and local businesses. - Over 100 volunteers. With a Headquarters within the Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre in Salisbury, and offices in Swindon, Trowbridge, Potterne, Poundbury and Poole, the Service is well placed to work closely with a range of partners, including local authorities, Police, ambulance service, health providers and the military.
- Website
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http://www.dwfire.org.uk
External link for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Salisbury, Wiltshire
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2016
Locations
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Primary
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Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre
Hulse Road
Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3NR, GB
Employees at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Updates
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We're running Firefighter Recruitment Experience Events during August and early September for anyone thinking of applying when we open wholetime recruitment at the end of September. Attendance at these events is open to anyone aged 18 or over, it costs nothing, and there's no obligation to apply as a result - but we’d love it if you do! Equally, you don't have to attend to be eligible to apply. These sessions simply give you an insight into the role of a firefighter and some of the job-related tests you will need to successfully complete as part of the selection process. They also provide the opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. Take a look at https://lnkd.in/e7VQgbpf for more information and to book a place. #Dorset #Wiltshire #FirefighterRecruitment #BeOneOfUs
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We have a vacancy for a Technical Assistant at our Training Centre in Dorset. To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website https://lnkd.in/d4zNEkdG
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Do you run a restaurant or bar? Or own a business that provides guest accommodation such as a holiday let or campsite? The law states you need to have a written Fire Risk Assessment. With the summer holidays looming, we will see an increase in visitors to our area, so review your assessment to make sure you are ready. For guidance, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eZ9fPztj #Dorset #Wiltshire #StaySafe #BusinessFireSafety #RiskAssessment #Tourism
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Calls are being made from various mobile numbers to local businesses, claiming to be working for us and selling advertising in a fire safety magazine. We DO NOT sell anything, nor do we ask someone else to sell on our behalf. Any genuine contact from DWFRS can be validated by phone or email. If you are contacted in this way, please report to your local Trading Standards.
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If you’re looking for a new challenge, we will be opening wholetime recruitment at the end of September. Now’s the time to start preparing if you’re going to apply, and there’s loads of information on our website to help you: * Recruitment guides – covering every step of the process. * Buddy scheme – to help under-represented groups see themselves within the Service, with ‘buddies’ available to share their lived experiences. * Advice on fitness. * FAQs on everything from available shift systems to eyesight and medical requirements. Take a look at https://lnkd.in/eNTB2udV to find out more! #Dorset #Wiltshire #Firefighters #BeOneOfUs
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Looking for a new challenge? Take a look at our current vacancies, jobs include: * Arson Reduction Coordinator (location flexible) * Training Centre Facilitator (West Moors Training Centre initially but post may move in future) https://lnkd.in/eEmR_72A
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We are recruiting a Arson Reduction Coordinator. To find out more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, https://lnkd.in/d4zNEkdG Closing date - 14th July 2024
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If you own or manage a campsite, or you're planning to run a temporary site this summer, please make sure you know how to keep it fire-safe. There's lots of advice and guidance on our website https://lnkd.in/egy38TBP
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Our HR Business Partner vacancy is closing soon. If you have a desire to champion, drive and embed the HR agenda for our organisation, please take a look at this exciting opportunity. We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff feel valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes and health & well-being services. For more details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/etGazcse
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