Join the On-Call Firefighters at Pont-iets Fire Station on Saturday, May 24th, to learn more about the role of an On-Call Firefighter and the recruitment opportunities as part of our new, updated On-Call Crewing System.
Our new-look On-Call Crewing System offers:
- Flexible commitment: You can serve your community while maintaining another job, lifestyle or work-life balance.
- Paid compensation: Earn money for training, drills and call-outs, plus an annual retainer fee
- Personal development: Gain valuable skills in emergency response and access professional training and certifications
- Career progression: This could be your first step in your Wholetime Firefighting career or other emergency services roles.
On-Call Firefighters are an essential part of our Service and your community.
Across Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS), 75% of our Fire Stations are crewed entirely by On-Call Firefighters. They protect our small towns and rural communities.
MAWWFRS is currently recruiting On-Call Firefighters at all our On-Call Fire Stations. Find out more here.
The crew at Pont-iets Fire Station will be happy to discuss further and answer any questions between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, May 24th. There’s no need to pre-book.
Location: Pont-iets Fire Station, Heol Meinciau, Pont-iets, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5TR
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It’s great to see Pontiets Fire Station hosting an open day to boost recruitment for on-call firefighters. Community-based initiatives like this not only help address staffing needs but also raise awareness about the vital role these firefighters play. Hopefully,events like this inspire more locals to step forward and get involved.
What a great initiative! It’s so important for fire stations to engage with the community and show people what it’s like to work as an on-call firefighter. Hopefully,this open day helps spark interest in more local recruits!
It’s great to see local fire stations actively engaging the community with open days—these events really help demystify the role and show people that you don’t need to be a full-time firefighter to make a big difference.