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Bev tells us how she got into the Service and what it’s like to be an On-Call Firefighter
Read how it feels and what it means to join DFRS and become one of our dedicated CSOs (Community Safety Officers)
It never feels like a job as it’s so rewarding. It fits perfectly around my family life and I have a boy who is proud of his mama and I hope that it will encourage him to follow his dreams.
“I found returning to work after maternity nerve wrecking, but had great support from the Service.”
Working part-time as a Next Sales Assistant, Jolene found time to do the job she’s always wanted to do
Natalia, our Business Safety Advisor for Erewash, Derby City and South Derbyshire, talks about her experience of moving departments within the Service and her new role.
“I think any parent always worries about their children, even when they are full grown adults.”
Sarah joined Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) in August, during a time of significant change due to Coronavirus. Now a month into the role, we catch up to talk all things Business Safety and joining DFRS.
“I get four days off meaning I can actually spend a lot more time with my children.”
“All in all, it works great as I get lots of time off with the kids”
After leaving college I gained employment in the Engineering industry, which I have been doing for over 25 years. Despite enjoying this role, in 2007 I decided I wanted to give something back to my local community.
I’m one of two Inclusion Officers for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service. I’ve worked for the Service for three years, and have been in Prevention & Inclusion for the duration. We re-started the LGBT+ & Allies Network in Spring 2018 and since then it has gone from strength to strength.
“When I returned to work the support and understanding of everyone at work was really great, just what a new father needed at the time.”
