Louis is a Wholetime Firefighter with Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service. He took some time to share his experiences of working with the service:
Louis said:
I’ve been a firefighter for over 27 years and was first inspired when I attended an open day at Coleshill fire station. Initially I joined as a retained firefighter and over the years, worked my way up to wholetime role.Working for the fire and rescue service is just like being in an extended family. It gives you a real sense of achievement, job satisfaction and is a fantastic career to have. The most important part of the role however is being able to give something back to the community and knowing you’ve had a positive impact on somebody else’s day.
As a Fire and Rescue Service we are frequently called out to people in distress and knowing how to respond quickly, but effectively, whilst keeping a calm approach is key to the role. One minute we could be rescuing a person who has become trapped and the next, we could attend a house fire. It’s incredibly varied and there really is no other job like it.
I would encourage anybody who is looking to join the service to just go for it. There’s plenty of training involved to broaden your skills and being a firefighter allows you to push your own boundaries, both physically and mentally.
If you enjoy being a team player, working together towards a common goal and developing potentially lifelong friendships, then becoming a firefighter could be the perfect job for you!
Want to know more about becoming a wholetime Firefighter? Visit the dedicated recruitment pages: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/careersnav/fire-and-rescue-jobs-and-careers/wholetime-firefighters-draft
Think you have what it takes? Apply now for the role of wholetime firefighter on the West Midlands Job Portal: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/11232/wholetime-fire-fighter/
Also, you can watch the video on Youtube or follow @Warksfirerescue on Twitter for more details.