On-Call Firefighter Experience Evening at Broughton Fire Station

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue are opening the doors of Broughton Fire Station on Wednesday 11 November for an On-Call Firefighter Experience Evening. It's a two-hour session that lets you get a proper feel for what the job actually involves, rather than just hearing about it from the sidelines.

The evening is built around the practical side of the role. You'll have a go at the physical fitness tests that form part of the job — things like lifting a ladder — and you'll get to assemble the kind of equipment stored on the fire engines. It's a hands-on look at the physical demands of the work, so you can see for yourself if it's something you'd be up for.

After the practical stuff, there's a presentation that goes into the details: the role itself, the responsibilities that come with it, and how the recruitment process works. Throughout the night, experienced local firefighters will be on hand to answer questions and talk about what community service looks like in practice, so you can get the inside story from people who do the job every day.

It's open to members of the public aged 17 and over, and it's free to attend. A few things to keep in mind: you have to register in advance, and each person is limited to one experience evening. The session runs from 19:00 to 21:00, with doors opening at 18:45, and it's held at Broughton Fire Station, Hensman Gate, Middleton, Milton Keynes, MK10 9AP. This particular date is now fully booked.