Retained firefighters are a crucial part of the Fire Service - they provide an efficient and effective emergency service to the community of Staffordshire.

What is a Retained Firefighter?

Retained firefighters provide emergency response cover from either their home or work base, which needs to be within five minutes of their local station. After their initial training course, retained firefighters attend weekly drill nights to ensure they maintain their skills, in addition to which there are many more opportunities for training throughout the year. As well as responding to emergencies, retained firefighters can also get involved in community fire safety initiatives in their local area, including home fire risk checks and school visits.

How Can I Become A Retained Firefighter?

In order to become a retained firefighter you must:

• Live or work within five minutes of your local fire station so you can respond immediately. Your local fire station will have a map detailing the boundaries for the five minute callout time, please pay them a visit to see whether you fall into this category
• Have a real wish to support your local community
• Have an enthusiasm and willingness to work in a team environment
• Have a reasonable level of physical fitness

Many retained firefighters are in full time employment and have an agreement with their employer to leave work should they be alerted to attend an incident. Others provide cover during nights or weekends. Retained service also appeals to unemployed people.

As a retained firefighter you will play a full and valuable role in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and you can expect the same respect from the community and have the same job satisfaction as full time firefighters.

If you do live or work within five minutes of a local station and are interested, or would just like to find out more, please visit or contact your local Area Command without obligation, on any of the Fire Station drill night evenings between the times shown.

Northern Service Delivery Group

STATION	ADDRESS	DRILL SESSIONS
Newcastle
Ashley	Church Road, Ashley, Market Drayton	Wednesday 19:00-21:00
Kidsgrove	Lower Ash Road, Kidsgrove	Wednesday 19:00-21:00
Newcastle	Knutton Lane, Newcastle	Wednesday 19:00-21:00
Staffs Moorlands
Biddulph	Princess Street, Braddock Hay, Biddulph	Tuesday 19:00-21:00
Cheadle	Ashbourne Road, Cheadle	Tuesday 19:00-21:00
Ipstones	Froghall Road, Ipstones	Tuesday 19:00-21:00
Leek	Springfield Road, Leek	Tuesday 19:30-21:30
Longnor	Buxton Road, Longnor	Tuesday 19:30-21:30
Stoke
Burslem	Hamil Road, Burslem	Tuesday 19:00-21:00
Hanley	Lower Bethesda Street, Hanley	Wednesday 19:00–21:00
Longton	Uttoxeter Road, Longton	Wednesday 19:00-21:00

Eastern Service Delivery Group

STATION	ADDRESS	DRILL SESSIONS
East Staffs
Abbots Bromley	Goose Lane, Abbots Bromley	Monday 19:00-21:00
Barton Under Needwood	Short Lane, Barton Under Needwood	Thursday 19:00-21:00
Burto Upon Trent	Moor Street, Burton Upon Trent	Thursday 18:30-20:30
Tutbury	Bridge Street, Tutbury	Thursday 18:30-20:30
Uttoxeter	Cheadle Road, Uttoxeter	Monday 09:00-11:00 &19:00-21:00
Lichfield
Chase Terrace	Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace	Monday 19:00-21:00
Lichfield	Birmingham Road, Lichfield	Monday 19:00-21:00
Tamworth
Tamworth	Lichfield Street, Tamworth	Call 01785 898020 for more information

Western Service Delivery Group

STATION	ADDRESS	DRILL SESSIONS
Cannock Chase
Cannock Chase	Old Hednesford Road, Cannock	Monday 09:00-11:00 &19:00-21:00
Rugeley	Bryan's Lane, Rugeley	Monday 19:00-21:00
South Staffs
Brewood	Bargate Lane, Brewood	Wednesday & Friday 19:00-21:00
Codsall	Duck Lane, Codsall	Thursday 19:00-21:00
Kinver	Fairfield Drive, Off Stone Lane, Kinver	Thursday 19:00-21:00
Penkridge	Boscomoor Lane, Penkridge	Monday 19:00-21:00 & 09:00-11:00
Wombourne	Giggety Lane, Wombourne	Thursday 19:00-21:00
Stafford
Eccleshall	Newport Road, Eccleshall	Tuesday 19:00-21:00 Friday 15:00-17:00
Gnosall	Wharf Lane, Gnosall	Tuesday 19:30-21:30 Monday 09:30-11:30
Stone	Stafford Road, Stone	Tuesday 19:00-21:00