DO YOU think you've got what it takes to be an on-call firefighter?

Wellington Fire Station is looking for prospective on-call firefighters to join their ranks.

An open evening for those who are interested will be held at the fire station on Wednesday, April 13, at 6.30pm.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is looking for people in the Wellington community to be on-call or ‘retained’ firefighters.

No previous experience of firefighting is necessary for this role – the ideal prospective firefighter starts with a commitment to the community, a positive attitude and a good level of fitness.

This is an opportunity for men and women who live and/or work within a five minute response time to the fire station to potentially save lives in fire, flood and road traffic emergencies.

Being on-call means that you provide a level of cover whilst at work or at home and when you are needed your pager will alert you to attend the station.

People who can give cover during the day and weekends are particularly needed.

You need to be over 18 and have a good level of fitness and strength, but sometimes people overestimate the levels required and this can deter them (particularly women) from applying.

The service will give people advice and help in preparing for both the written and practical assessments.

Equally living with a disability is not automatically a barrier to operational firefighting; it depends on the nature of the disability.

Once you are recruited full training is provided.

If you are interested, go along to Wellington Fire Station, North Street, TA21 8LZ, on Wednesday April 13, at 6.30pm, and find out what it means to be an on-call firefighter.