North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

We are excited to announce that we will be launching a Wholetime Firefighter recruitment campaign in early 2025. You can register your interest on our recruitment portal to receive notifications about when the recruitment goes live, familiarisation events and application dates. We are also holding ‘come and try days’ throughout December 2024 and January 2025 to: -explain the varied role of a modern-day firefighter -give information on the recruitment process -provide an opportunity for people to come and try some of the physical aspects of recruitment process. The session will give you a valuable insight into what to expect during the recruitment process and the chance to ask any questions. Find out more on our website https://lnkd.in/eQa7_NmK

It's that time of year again! Celebrating the amazing achievements of North Yorks Fire staff at our joint awards ceremony. Brilliant people doing brilliant things 👏

E-bike/e-scooter fires are on the rise nationally. If you have an e-bike/e-scooter or are thinking of getting one please follow our ChargeSafe safety tips. Our top tips are below, but you can read more on our website https://lnkd.in/gtG9ws9j. If you know someone with an e-bike/ e-scooter please share this advice with them. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging and using your product and use the manufacturer-approved battery and charger. Don’t charge e-bikes and e-scooters in bedrooms or where escape routes can be blocked for example, hallways. Don’t leave your battery charging unattended, when you are out or while you are asleep. Don’t cover chargers or battery packs when charging Always unplug your charger when you have finished charging If your battery can be removed from your e-bike or e-scooter and charged separately, it should be charged on a hard flat surface where heat can disperse and in area with good ventilation. Stop using or charging your battery immediately if you notice any of the following: Overheating: If your device’s battery feels extremely hot to the touch Deformation: If your battery looks swollen. Similar signs include any type of lump or leaking from the device. Noise: If your battery is making hissing or cracking sounds. Smell: If you notice a strong or unusual smell coming from the battery Performance: If your battery does not fully charge or is taking longer to charge than normal. Smoke: If your battery or device is smoking

Crew Manager, Ian Orledge, attended the National Service of Remembrance in London yesterday. Below is his account of the day. It was an absolute honour to represent North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service at the Cenotaph in London on Remembrance Sunday this year. It was made even more special for me as my father Robin, who has been an On-Call Firefighter for 41 years, was also representing Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service Remembrance has always played a big part in my life ever since I was a child. Dad served in the Royal Air Force Regiment from 1977 to 1983 then join the Isle of Wight Fire Brigade. As a family we would attend the remembrance parade, which Dad was part of with Cowes Fire Station. Then when I became an RAF Air Cadet, I also marched in the same parade every year. When I moved to Malton, from the Isle of Wight I always made an effort to attend Malton’s remembrance service at the memorial on Yorkersgate. Every year I buy my children a poppy and remind them of why we wear them. I’ve have now been a member of the North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Ceremonial Team for 3 years and I feel very lucky and privileged to have been selected for this duty so early in my involvement with the team. Dad and I, were part of the Civilian Services Contingent, which consisted of 150 members from the Fire and rescue service, Police service, Ambulance service, HM Prison Service, HM Coast Guard, the Red Cross, and the Women’s Voluntary Service. It was a long day, starting at 5 am to make sure I was ready for breakfast at 6 am. By 06.30 we had to be in uniform and in the lobby of the hotel with our luggage to be searched by the prison service search dogs. We then took three coaches to King Charles Street, which is just the other side of Downing Street. We practised marching with the other Services, and small groups of us were taken away to have a photograph taken outside No.10. At around 09.30 we were inspected by the deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, who stopped to speak to Dad about his military and public service. At 10.25 the Band of the Royal Marines strikes up and we march out on to WhiteHall to join the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force, on parade, ready to welcome the Royal Family and member of the U.K. Government, to start the service of remembrance. We were stood out on WhiteHall for about 2 and a half hours, whilst the various poppy wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph. Then over 10,000 people from the various military veterans groups march past the Cenotaph and lay their respective wreaths. At 1 o’clock, we marched off Whitehall, back on to King Charles Street to the Pipes and Drums of the Royal Air Force. To finish the day, all 150 of the Civilian Service Contingent gathered on Clive Steps for a group photograph which will be available for us to purchase. I’m extremely proud to have been a part of the country’s most important day of the official calendar, and it shall be one that I will never forget.

Do you want to know more about our home fire safety visits? Watch our new video that explains what the visits involve and how to book one for yourself or someone you know who might benefit from one. Thanks to Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service for their help with the video.

If you're planning a firework display at home this evening please follow our safety tips and stay safe! Plan you display to make it safe and enjoyable Only buy fireworks which carry the CE mark, keep them in a closed box and use them one at a time Read and follow the instructions on each firework Light the firework at arm’s length, with a taper and stand well back Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks Never return to a firework once it has been lit Don’t put fireworks in pockets and never throw them Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators Sparklers are not toys and should never be given to children under the age of 5 Make sure to wear gloves if you’re handling sparklers. If you are building a bonfire, please consider the following: Check for hedgehogs and other wildlife which may have taken shelter in your bonfire before lighting Never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire Don’t build bonfires close to trees, hedges or sheds Never leave a lit bonfire unattended Make sure the bonfire is out and surrounding areas are made safe before leaving

🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟 We’re excited to announce a vacancy for a Data Modeller. 📍 Location: Northallerton (Hybrid working available) 💼 Salary: £23,114 – £24,294 🕒 Hours: Full time, 37 hours/week (Mon-Fri) 📅 Advert Closing Date: 12th November at 9:00am As a Data Modeller (entry level), you’ll play a crucial role in delivering accurate analytics and supporting our front line services. ✔ If you’re detail-oriented, IT-savvy, and eager to make an impact in the emergency services sector, we want to hear from you! 🌐 Check out the full role profile and apply now! https://lnkd.in/eTA5_ZCj 📸 Image below of the stunning North Yorkshire countryside

Your thoughts might soon be turning to bonfire night which is only a few weeks away. We would ask that you go to an organised display but if you are planning a home display, please follow our safety tips: • Plan you display to make it safe and enjoyable • Only buy fireworks which carry the CE mark, keep them in a closed box and use them one at a time • Read and follow the instructions on each firework • Light the firework at arm’s length, with a taper and stand well back • Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks • Never return to a firework once it has been lit • Don’t put fireworks in pockets and never throw them • Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators • Sparklers are not toys and should never be given to children under the age of 5 • Make sure to wear gloves if you’re handling sparklers. We’ve added these safety tips and a list of local displays to our website https://lnkd.in/eK87TE8t

Join Our Finance Team! Are you a high-performing finance professional looking to make a difference? North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Finance Manager to lead our dynamic finance team. 📍 Location: Headquarters, Northallerton (Hybrid working arrangements) 💷 Salary: Grade LS1 £62,509 - £69,467 (April 2024 pay award pending) As Finance Manager, you will: ✔ Provide leadership across Management and Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Treasury Management. ✔ Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement financial plans that align with our strategic priorities. ✔ Offer expert advice on viability and funding strategies while maintaining strong governance and compliance standards. What We’re Looking For: ✔ A Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA). ✔ Significant finance experience, especially in Financial Planning, Control, and Reporting. ✔ Strong leadership and communication skills with a customer-focused mindset. Why North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service? We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds. We encourage individuals with experience in local government to apply, as the financing of North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and North Yorkshire Police operates similarly to local government systems. Your skills and knowledge are highly applicable! 🗓️ Closing Date: 9am, 13th November 2024 📅 Assessments: w/c 18th November 2024 Ready to take the next step? Head over to our website for more information and to apply! https://lnkd.in/etc6i6g2

Last chance to vote! We've received more than 800 votes in our Public Choice Awards - but voting closes tomorrow. Have you had your say yet? Members of the public are being asked to vote for their police and fire service heroes in the 2024 Annual Awards. The joint ceremony held by North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service recognises outstanding work by officers, staff and volunteers of both organisations. From bravery on the frontline to unsung heroes working behind the scenes to keep the people of York and North Yorkshire safe, the awards highlight the very best of the police and fire services. https://lnkd.in/e5XiWjqD