Rallying call in bid to recruit firefighters
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A CAMPAIGN will be launched to recruit firefighters from the area.
A leading Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) figure has issued a rallying call to people from all walks of life to apply.
The emergency service will launch its latest recruitment drive – seeking up to 300 applicants to join the 3000-plus whole time firefighters already working to protect communities.
At present, five per cent of Scotland's firefighters identify as women while less than one per cent identify as belonging to an ethnic minority.
Liz Barnes, SFRS director of people and organisational development, said this latest campaign will actively work to encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds to help the service "break the mould" and further diversify.
Ms Barnes said: "We are very privileged to work for an emergency service that prides itself on working hard each and every day to serve and protect the people of Scotland.
"But we are also committed to ensuring that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reflects our country's very unique and diverse communities – and that is why we are actively reaching out to everyone to ask them to consider a fantastic career as a whole time firefighter.
"You will have to hit a high standard to ensure that you can safely respond in some of the most hostile and dynamic environments as part of an effective team – but equally you will also be required to work with residents and partners to prevent harm arising in the first place.
"We have an outstanding and committed training department who will ensure you are supported and guided through every single step of that process.
"But that process does not end there – you can take many routes within this service and we will help you to make the most of the opportunities available to you, whether that is as an urban search and rescue specialist or working your way into a senior officer role – maybe even chief officer one day."
For detailed information on the role and what will be expected of potential applicants interested in applying, visit www.firescotland.gov.uk/work-with-us.aspx
