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# Lichfield and Burntwood residents invited to apply for roles as retained on-call firefighters
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-and-burntwood-residents-invited-to-apply-for-roles-as-retained-on-call-firefighters/
- Published: 2020-07-24T07:34:00.000Z
- Updated: 2020-07-23T19:03:16.000Z
- Description: People living in Lichfield and Burntwood are being invited to apply for roles as retained on-call firefighters.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

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People living in Lichfield and Burntwood are being invited to apply for roles as retained on-call firefighters.

The position are suitable for people aged over 18 who live or work within five minutes of their local fire stations.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service they were looking for applicants from Lichfield, Chase Terrace, Abbots Bromley and Barton-under-Needwood.

> “After their initial training course, retained on-call firefighters attend weekly drill nights to ensure they maintain their skills, in addition to which there are many more opportunities for training throughout the year.  
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> “As well as responding to emergencies, retained on-call firefighters can also get involved in community fire safety initiatives in their local area, including home fire risk checks and school visits.  
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> “We are looking for people from a range of backgrounds that represents the diversity of our communities.”  
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> Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson

For more information on the roles, visit [the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service website](https://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/careers/retained-on-call-firefighters/?utm%5Fsource=Twitter&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcampaign=SocialSignIn).