Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is inviting locals to step forward and become on-call firefighters.
The service says the paid role is designed to fit around existing routines, with on-call firefighters responding to emergencies from home, work, or nearby locations when available.
A spokesperson for the service said: "On-Call Firefighters play a crucial role in responding to emergencies across Northumberland, providing a vital service to local communities when they are needed most.
"The role is open to people from all walks of life, and no previous firefighting experience is needed.
"Successful applicants will receive full training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop valuable life-saving skills."
The spokesperson added: "Many On-Call Firefighters come from a wide range of backgrounds and professions.
"What matters most is having the right attitude, a strong sense of commitment, and a willingness to learn."
The requirements are that candidates must live or work within eight minutes of their local fire station, hold a full UK manual driving licence, be willing to train and maintain their fitness, and be able to respond when they are on call.
On-call firefighters are expected to be "committed, reliable, and ready to work as part of a team."
Once trained, they may be called out to a variety of emergencies including fires, road traffic collisions, flooding, and rescue operations.
Further details and application guidance are available at https://www.northumberlandfireandrescue.gov.uk/on-call-firefighter-jobs.
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