Community
How many businesses can point to something to show they REALLY are at the heart of the community?
On-call firefighters get world-class training in health and safety and medical response as well as developing situational awareness, leadership skills and the ability to work in high pressure situations.
“So there are obvious advantages… having an on-call firefighter on-site is a reassuring thing to have.”
B&Q
“Employees skill set around awareness of safety is paramount.”
B&Q prides itself in working alongside the Fire and Rescue Service sector to give back to the community.
Howden’s Joinery
“Having highly skilled individuals working in our business embedding a culture of safety is fantastic for us.”
Howden’s Joinery prides itself in giving back to the community by providing 12 on-call firefighters to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service. In return their employees receive invaluable skills such as health and safety and first aid training making their business a safer place to work.
Conquip Engineering Group
“So there are obvious advantages… having an on-call firefighter on-site is a reassuring thing to have.”
A family owned business doing what they can to support their employees personal and professional goals. Conquip Engineering Group say it is more of a psychological uplift for the whole team than it is a commercial downside.
Employer guide
On-call firefighters who are planning on responding to incidents whilst at their place of work must have permission from their primary employer. It is important as an employer you understand what this involves, find out more by downloading the information for employers guide.
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We have specific advice to employers who have an employee who is interested in becoming an on-call firefighter.