Do you #NeedMore? Become an On-Call Firefighter - South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

At South Wales Fire and Rescue Service our On-Call Firefighters come from all walks of life including homemakers, shopkeepers, builders, farmers, officer workers and directors of companies, together with people who are not currently employed.

Between the 1^st and 7^th of March we’re supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) as part of a UK-wide campaign to encourage more people to make a difference within their local community by becoming an On-Call firefighter. During the campaign we’ll be using our social media channels to myth-bust and highlight the opportunities available using the hashtags #NeedMore and #BeMore.

The On-Call role is challenging and rewarding with full training provided and no previous experience needed to apply.

Meet Elizabeth Sharpe from Monmouth. Elizabeth works in her local doctor’s surgery and for the past eight years has been working as an On-Call Firefighter;

On-Call Firefighters just like those who are full-time, respond to fires and special service calls such as road traffic collisions, chemical emergencies, flooding and other natural disasters. They also play a vital role in informing, preventing and educating local communities in fire safety including carrying out safe and well-being visits.

Meet Ross Hardy from Chepstow, Ross runs his own outdoor pursuits company but for the last two years he’s been an On-Call Firefighter;

Here at South Wales Fire and Rescue we can offer flexible work to fit around study, work and family commitments alongside first class training and development opportunities and a chance to make a real difference.

Meet Dave Wilkins from Aberbargoed Fire and Rescue Station, Dave works as army personnel but enjoys giving back to the community;

On-Call Lead for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Group Manager Steve Cooper said; “It’s an opportunity to make a huge difference to your life, and get involved with things you wouldn’t do without joining – it’s so diverse. You could be fitting a smoke detector one day, attending a chemical incident the next and on a school visit the following day, every day is different. It will change you as a person. With you, we can better serve our communities.”

Head over to or On-Call Firefighters page for more information and to start your journey today!