North Yorkshire fire service recruits 53 new on-call firefighters

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has recruited 53 new on-call firefighters, significantly above the usual annual intake of 32 to 34 recruits. The service said the drive will strengthen emergency response across the region while supporting staff development and wellbeing. A report to the Police, Fire and Crime Panel highlighted continued investment in creating a stronger, more resilient fire service for York and North Yorkshire.

The service now has 306 full-time firefighters, 339 on-call firefighters, 14 volunteers and 105 support staff. Jo Coles, deputy mayor for policing, fire and crime, said the new recruits demonstrate that local people are choosing to serve their communities. 'It's incredible to see more local people choosing to serve their communities as on-call firefighters,' she said.

The recruitment follows the major Langdale and Fylingdales wildfire, one of the region's biggest emergencies, where on-call firefighters joined full-time crews in response. A report praised on-call firefighters' 'exceptional commitment' and stressed the need to support recruits balancing the role with other jobs and family life. Coles added that the wildfire response showed the vital importance of on-call firefighters and partners like farmers and landowners to keeping the region safe.

North Yorkshire fire service recruits 53 new on-call firefighters — Image: The Northern Echo

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North Yorkshire fire service recruits 53 new on-call firefightersNorth Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes 53 new on-call firefighters, strengthening emergency cover after the Langdale and Fylingdales wildfire.The Northern Echo · 16 Oct, 05:00
North Yorkshire fire service recruits 53 new on-call firefightersNorth Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes 53 new on-call firefighters, strengthening emergency cover after the Langdale and Fylingdales wildfire.Darlington & Stockton Times · 16 Oct, 05:00

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