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# MP urges people in Lichfield to apply to become on-call firefighters
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/mp-urges-people-in-lichfield-to-apply-to-become-on-call-firefighters/
- Published: 2022-03-26T09:37:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-03-25T21:00:50.000Z
- Description: An MP has urged people in Lichfield to apply to become on-call firefighters.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

![Michael Fabricant with firefighters at Lichfield Fire Station](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/fire-red-watch-25-03-22.jpg)

Michael Fabricant with firefighters at Lichfield Fire Station

An MP has urged people in Lichfield to apply to become on-call firefighters.

Michael Fabricant visited the city’s fire station to meet station manager Leigh Richards and group commander Dave Steele and learn more about the role.

On-call firefighters are required to live within five minutes of the station and be ready to be respond to emergencies at short notice.

Mr Fabricant said:

> “While I was there, as well as witnessing hazardous materials training and seeing the equipment they use, I met Red Watch and discussed the need for on-call firefighters which are currently being recruited by the Staffordshire Fire Service.   
>  
> “This is not a volunteer service, it is fully paid for the shifts for which you will be on standby.  
>  
> “If you are over 18 and are fit, Lichfield needs you!”  
>  
> Michael Fabricant

Anyone interested in finding out more can email [darren.thompson@staffordshirefire.gov.uk](mailto:darren.thompson@staffordshirefire.gov.uk) or call 07967 573 573\. “

> “You will be doing a very worthwhile job, will get additional income, and saving lives in our community.”  
>  
> Michael Fabricant