Training
Fire Fighters working the retained duty system are required to attend a two week initial training course at the LFRS Training Centre, Washington Hall, Euxton, Chorley. The main purpose is to teach practical firefighting skills incorporating search and rescue, and the safe use of equipment such as ladders, pumps and hose.
This is followed by two weeks Breathing Apparatus training at a later stage but usually within 12 months of appointment.
Other courses which form part of the development are Special rescue which is a 2 day course and Transport Incidents which is also a 2 day course. Other Courses include First Aid and Trauma Community Fire safety, Large Goods Vehicle, Emergency Fire Appliance Driver and and several other as you progress through the years.
Firefighters goes through several phases of development which is accessed on a continuous basis.
Obligation to
- Attend a drill night at the fire station for training and maintenance duties for a minimum of two hours per week.
- Arrive promptly at the fire station in response to a call at any time during their rostered contracted hours of availability.
- Attend any incident or provide standby duties in accordance with the contracted hours of availability.
You will be paid a salary based on the activity of the station and the number of hours cover you agree to provide. This will be discussed more fully at an induction evening or at interview.
Annual leave is 4 weeks per annum rising to 5 weeks after 5 years service.
Union
LFRS is supportive of staff joining a union and take part in its activities. Information will be provided at the two week training programme.
Oppurtunities
There is every opportunity to progress though the following roles:
- Firefighter
- Crew Manager
- Watch Manager
- Migration to Wholetime Duty System
Equal Oppurtunities
The Service is an equal opportunity employer, as such they take account of the individual differences and similarities in the workforce and community it serves. LFRS are striving to ensure they have a truly diverse workforce to ensure we can really understand our workforce and the community we serve and display courtesy and respect to everyone with whom we come into contact.
In recruiting or promoting staff, the Service is keen to provide the best possible advice and guidance to ensure everyone has the opportunity to secure employment and reach their potential. We constantly monitor our systems and processes to ensure applicants are respected and receive no less favourable treatment because of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief or disability. There are times when there is a justifiable reason for not employing or promoting someone in all cases these will be made known.