Retford Fire Station

17/10/2026

🚒🚒 Could You Be a Firefighter in Retford?

Make a difference. Protect your community. Become an on-call firefighter.

Have you ever thought about becoming a firefighter but assumed you couldn't fit it around your existing job or family life?

Retford Fire Station is keen to hear from local people who would like to find out more about becoming an on-call firefighter.

On-call firefighters play a vital role in protecting our community. They respond to emergencies, undertake regular training and work together as part of a close-knit team, all while balancing their other commitments.

We're looking for expressions of interest from people who:

Live or work in or around Retford.

Want to make a real difference in their local community.

Can offer time to respond to emergency calls.

Are keen to learn new skills and work as part of a team.

Would like to explore a rewarding role alongside their existing employment.

You don't need previous firefighting experience. Training and development are provided. Interested in finding out more?

We're inviting local people to register their interest and learn more about what being an on-call firefighter involves.
There is no obligation to apply simply because you've expressed an interest.

Want to know more about the role of an On Call Firefighter please visit our careers section on the website https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/careers

Please follow the link below, tick the ‘on call’ box and register your interest by filling in your details. https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/careers/expressions-of-interest/
Or visit the station on Tuesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 👍 🚒🚒

09/10/2026

🚒🚒 A chemical incident exercise is taking place at the old registry office on Chancery Lane this morning between the hours of 10am and 1pm. Please don’t be alarmed. 🚒🚒

06/10/2026

🚒🚒 Retford Fire station attended an incident yesterday evening into the early hours of this morning on Broad Lane Cottam and came across what we believe is a stray white Shetland pony. We were concerned for its safety and other road users and put the pony in a gated enclosure next to the disused rail crossing. If anyone knows the owner please can they be informed. 🚒🚒

21/09/2026

Could a brand new week bring on a brand new challenge for you or somebody you know? 🧑‍🚒

We're looking for people who live or work within five minutes of our fire station.

If you think this could be you then register your interest via the link below.

https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/careers/expressions-of-interest/

17/09/2026

Greg is an ICT Technical Analyst by day, but an On-Call Firefighter when his communities need him... 🧑‍🚒

We're looking for people who live or work within five minutes of our fire station.

If you want to make a difference in your community, becoming an on-call firefighter could be for you. Let us know if you're interested below!

https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/careers/expressions-of-interest/

13/09/2026

Have you ever considered becoming an on-call firefighter? 🧑‍🚒

We're looking for people who either live or work within five minutes of our fire station.

If this role appeals to you then please register your interest by clicking the link below ⬇️

https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/careers/expressions-of-interest/

09/07/2026

01/05/2026

Following the fire on Hospital Road, Retford, firefighters from Retford Fire Station are in the local area today to give the community reassurance and fire safety advice.

Whilst the fire was contained to the immediate building, its location was on a central arterial route meaning emergency services were in attendance at the incident for over 36 hours, with a notable impact on the local community. A road closure also remains in place.

Crews will be visiting nearby properties to check smoke alarm provision and to offer Safe and Well Visits. If you know of someone who could benefit from one of our visits, please complete the online home fire safety check via the link below 👇

https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/community/make-a-safe-and-well-referral/

30/04/2026

🚒Community Reassurance and Engagement 🚒

Following the incident on Hospital Road, crews from Retford Fire Station will be in the area over the next few days visiting nearby properties offering Safe & Wells visits and fire safety advice.