Episode 7: On the Alert, the role of an on-call firefighter

05/30/24 • 31 min

Out of the Ashes : Stories from Lancashire

As we'll soon be opening up recruitment for on-call firefighters, in this episode we will be discussing the topic of the role of on-call firefighters with On-call support officer Adam Wagstaff and on-call firefighter Leanne Walker.

On-call firefighters are members of our community living and working in Lancashire who often have another job but also respond to emergencies from home or work when needed. They must live or work close to an on-call fire station and be able to respond quickly to crew the fire engine; generally being able to get to the station within 5-8 minutes.

The service employs people from all walks of life in the role, ranging from self-employed tradespeople, stay-at-home parents to employees of small businesses and large, well-known organisations. They are paid for their time and are professionally trained firefighters who work alongside full-time colleagues to respond to a wide range of incidents from road, rail or air crashes, to floods, fires, chemical spills or rescuing people trapped in confined spaces.

Our applications open on Monday, June 17, and close on Sunday, July 7, with training courses beginning in November. If you’re interested in finding out more about on-call firefighting at LFRS and would like to register your interest, please head to our website www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/oncall.

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And remember if you liked our episode, please like and subscribe and let’s make Lancashire safer together.

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Episode 6: Safety during Ramadan

In Episode 6, we speak to Community Safety Advisors Faz and Farzana and discuss safety during Ramadan.
This celebration is held during the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Ramadan marks a time of fasting for Muslims all over the world. People who observe Ramadan abstain from food and drink from dawn until dusk, only eating one meal before sunrise and another after sunset. This year it is approximately celebrated from the evening of 10th March until 9th April, with Eid being celebrated around the 11th April.
Together we discuss what their Ramadan celebrations look like with their families, advice on how to stay safe in the kitchen whilst cooking and the importance of having a working smoke alarm and an evacuation plan.
For more information about safety during Ramadan, please visit www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/ramadan. If you'd like to book a home fire safety check, please visit www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/home-fire-safety

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Episode 8: Unexpected Businesses Disruptions, Are you prepared?

In episode 8, we’re joined by three expert guests: Esma, Senior Business Continuity and Emergency Planning Officer at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services; Emergency Planning and Risk Manager, Julie Ferguson from Lancaster University; and Dharmesh Nayee, Emergency Planning Officer at Lancashire County Council. Together, we dive into a topic that’s vital for every business, no matter its size or industry—Business Continuity Planning, or BCP for short.
We explore what a Business Continuity Plan is, how to begin creating one for your business, and the best ways to put it into practice.
For more information about all things Business Fire Safety, please visit: www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/safety/business-safety
Links to Websites/Resources discussed in the episode:

The Flood Hub
Lancashire Resilience Forum
Environment Agency Section of Flooding on the Government website

Remember, it's not just about protecting your business, it's about protecting your employees, your customers, and your future.

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Out of the Ashes : Stories from Lancashire - Episode 7: On the Alert, the role of an on-call firefighter

Transcript

[00:00:01.640] - Host (Lucinda)
Welcome to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service's podcast series, Out of the Ashes: Stories from Lancashire.

[00:00:07.040] - Host (Lucinda)
As we'll soon be opening up recruitment for on-call firefighters, in today's episode, we'll be discussing the role of an on-call firefighter. On-call firefighters are members of our community living and working in Lancashire, who often have another job, but also respond to emergencies from home or work when n