Retained Vacancies

Do you have the qualities we are looking for? Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are always looking for members of our community who can fulfil the demanding role of firefighter on the Retained Duty System. In most circumstances a firefighter on the Retained Duty System has another job or career, and provides on call cover, for the Fire Service either from home, or in some circumstances from their place of work. In contrast, a whole time firefighter works on a full time basis at a station.

We have Retained Duty System personnel based at the following stations: Morecambe, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, Silverdale, Hornby, Garstang, Fleetwood, Preesall, Bamber Bridge, Ormskirk, Chorley, Skelmersdale, Tarleton, Longridge, Hyndburn, Great Harwood, Darwen, Clitheroe, Wesham, Lytham, St Annes, Bacup, Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Padiham, Barnoldswick, Nelson, Earby and Colne.  We accept application forms throughout the year and we hold it on file until vacancies arise. Please see application details below.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community. We are keen to increase the diversity of our workforce so that we can truly understand and reflect the community we serve. We are currently under-represented within the Service by females and those from black or minority ethnic groups. If you think you have what it takes to become a firefighter on the Retained Duty System, want to serve your local community, are over 18 and can respond to your local fire station within 5 minutes we may have a position for you so download an application pack today. If you have any questions you would like answered, please email either jeancarter@lancsfirerescue.org.uk or  emmabolton@lancsfirerescue.org.uk

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Booklet

Job Description

Exercise Program

LFRS uses two of the 'National Firefighter Ability Tests' as part of the selection process, 'Understanding Information' and 'Working with Numbers'.

If you want to know more about the 'National Firefighter Ability Tests', go to ;   www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk/ipds/firefighter_selection_practice/