Could you be a fire service community volunteer?

Are you ever stuck for something to do with your free time and fancy an alternative to painting the garden fence or pounding the treadmill at the gym? 

Well we might just have the answer!

Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service is currently looking for volunteers to get out and about in the community and help spread the community safety message.

As a volunteer you’ll be able to get involved in all sorts of different activities within your community such as:

·        Doing referrals for free home fire safety checks.

·        Assisting or carrying out the home fire safety checks and fitting free smoke alarms.

·        Handing out information in the community on fire hazards.

·        Helping at community days and events.

·        Getting involved with campaigns and speaking to local residents about community and road safety issues.

·        Reduce the impact of fire or flood on people’s lives by helping to clean up and make homes habitable after incidents.

·        Carry out other helpful duties in the community such as cleaning ovens and grills for vulnerable people such as the elderly or people with restricted mobility.

All community volunteers are given training, a uniform, paid any out of pocket expenses and operate within a formal structure to make sure that high standards are met.

Volunteer, Adam Kirkbride said: 

“Volunteering for the Fire & Rescue Service has given me the opportunity to do things that I wouldn’t usually do in my normal day-to-day life. I have been able to work with and meet a lot of new people. It has also allowed me to learn some vital life skills, and helped me be a better model in society. It’s a great thing to get involved in and I would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about joining up”.

For more information on becoming a volunteer contact 01900 820 247 or email volunteers@cumbriafire.gov.uk