Woodford Halse Fire Station

📢Recruiting on-call firefighters!

UPDATE (January 26, 2026)

Unfortunately we have had to take the decision to close our recruitment campaign for on-call firefighters. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused you.

ORIGINAL POST:

🔥 We’re recruiting On‑Call Firefighters! 🔥

Looking for a role that’s rewarding, flexible, and makes a real difference in your community? Join Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service as an on‑call firefighter.
As a member of our on‑call crew you could be from any walk of life — teachers, mechanics, gardeners, parents, business owners and more. No previous experience is needed; we’ll provide full training. What matters most is enthusiasm, a good level of fitness, and the ability to reach your local fire station within 8 minutes when your pager sounds.

As an on‑call firefighter, you’ll not just deal with fires and will respond to a variety of incidents and activities including:
🚒 Attending road collisions
🏊‍♂️ Water rescues
💧 Assist at floods
🐾 Rescue animals
🗣 Share safety advice at community events

We are a welcoming, inclusive Service and particularly keen to hear from people available during the day or those with flexible work or family commitments.

Interested? Ready to make a difference?
📅 Apply by 12 February 2026

👉 To find out more, including a recruitment timeline and to apply please visit: https://orlo.uk/oR7mS

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to follow advice and have fun safely during the Halloween and Bonfire Night period.

We would always recommend only attending organised firework and bonfire displays but urge members of the public that are planning on holding their own display to do so safely to avoid causing fires and injuries.

Darren Carson, Prevention Team Leader at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “While the number of fires we attend during this period is reducing year by year, we still want to urge people to follow safety advice to keep themselves, their families and their homes safe.

“It is a fun time of year and we want people to enjoy fireworks and bonfires, but we really encourage members of the public to only go to an official display and avoid having them in back gardens.

“If you do have your own display or bonfire and it gets out of control, or you see any unattended fires, please always call 999 and ask for the Fire Service.”

Read more here: https://orlo.uk/qMczm

Free Mature Drivers Event – 19 November 2025 - Brackley

Are you a mature driver (aged 60+)? Live in Northamptonshire? Rely on being able to drive? This FREE event is for you!

Driving is an important part of our everyday life and we as part of the Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA) are keen to help to keep mature drivers driving safer for longer.
Our driving ability to drive changes over time for different reasons, especially as we get older. It’s important that we recognise whether and how our driving is changing so we can stay safe and protect both ourselves and those around us.
This Mature Drivers event is aimed at drivers 60+, and will cover all different aspects of driving.
There will be FREE hints and tips drives available to book, delivered Northampton Advanced Motorists.
Our aim is to keep mature drivers driving safer, for longer.

Book your Free tickets via Eventbrite https://orlo.uk/Fh6Qa
The event is being held at Brackley Fire Station, Oxford Road, Brackley NN13 7DY (https://orlo.uk/iatLt) with two sessions, 10 am and 12.30 pm.

Run don't walk! Just a few days remain for potential firefighters to apply to join us here at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

We are currently recruiting both wholetime and on-call firefighters, and you only have until 9am (on-call) and 10am (wholetime) on Monday October 13 to apply if you want to help serve and protect your local communities. Read more on our website: www.northantsfire.gov.uk/2025/10/10/just-days-left-to-apply-for-wholetime-and-on-call-firefighter-jobs-in-northamptonshire/

Interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter? Join our information sessions to learn more!
We’re inviting potential applicants to attend an online information session on 18th September 6-7pm, to learn more about:

- The new recruitment process
- What it takes to become a firefighter
- Key dates and application tips
- Fitness and practical requirements
- Opportunities for career development

Whether you're just curious or ready to apply, these sessions are a great way to get informed and ask questions directly to our team.
Register now! https://orlo.uk/d9WP3

Don't forget at 3pm today. Sunday 7th September, the UK Government will be testing Emergency Alerts on mobile phones across the UK.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/XCkWd

🚒 Can you fill these boots? Become an On-Call Firefighter with Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service! 🚨

Looking for a role that’s flexible, rewarding, and makes a real difference in your community? 💪
We’re recruiting on-call firefighters across Northamptonshire — and YOU could be just who we need.

✅ No previous experience needed
✅ Full training provided
✅ Get paid while making a difference
✅ Fit it around your current job or lifestyle
✅ Be part of a close-knit, supportive team

Whether you're a hairdresser, mechanic, stay-at-home parent, or office worker — if you live or work within 8 minutes of a fire station and want to help protect your community, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

📍 Locations across the county
📆 Flexible hours
💼 Real career development

🔥 Ready to answer the call? Learn more and apply today:
👉 https://orlo.uk/m5VG8

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