Sentence examples for retained firefighters from inspiring English sources

Two of those stations - Radlett and Bovingdon - are facing closure and the 23 retained firefighters at them facing redundancy.

"I also wish it to be known that I have read the impact statements and I understand the anguish which is felt at the loss of the lives of young men - men who had their lives ahead of them, men who were following their calling either as retained firefighters or full-timers.

They should use more retained firefighters.

"Local authorities have been trying to recruit retained firefighters for years but they're just not there.

He said the strain on retained firefighters who worked up to 13 hour shifts for continuous days.

"Quite rightly, standards have changed and retained firefighters have to show the same competency levels now as whole-time firefighters.

A couple talk about his work as a retained firefighter and his conservancy of the island's historic buildings.

"Would I recommend someone to be a retained firefighter now?

"I was a gardener for a family and they were very proud to be supporting the local community by letting me be a retained firefighter.

A retained firefighter for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service for 20 years, Henry - not his real name - also worked full-time as a firefighter at Southampton Airport for 20 years.

This official, who insisted on anonymity, said this use would help the city attract and retain firefighters.