Abington Community Fire Station

06/06/2026

Massive thank you to the organisers of the Crawford Fun Day for inviting us to attend! We had a great time showing people around the appliance, telling them about the role of a firefighter, and getting an opportunity to deliver water and wildfire safety information.

18/05/2026

On Sunday we attended Lanark fire station for our team to practice the skills they’ll be demonstrating during annual assessments. We completed various pump operation and ladder drills, BA search & rescue exercises and some BA Entry Control Board exercises. The crew worked hard and have shown great commitment to providing a skilled emergency service to our community.

18/05/2026

Thanks to the staff and pupils of Libberton and Wiston Primary Schools for inviting us to their World of Work event. We had a great time teaching you about the role of a firefighter and hearing all the brilliant career ideas you had!

22/04/2026

On our travels again last night, we attended the National Training Centre in Cambuslang for BA training. The crew did a great job to keep themselves orientated and rescue casualty simulators whilst wearing blindfold masks to imitate the low visibility faced in fire conditions.

20/04/2026

Training on Thursday, we attended Lanark fire station and used the drill tower there for a change of scenery, the crew were practicing a Confined Pitch of the 13.5m ladder, this is used for gaining access to high areas where there is limited space to work.

03/04/2026

🔥 Abington Fire Station Needs You! 🔥

Daytime availability between 7am and 5pm? You could be exactly who we’re looking for.

We’re looking for people right here in our community who can provide on‑call cover during the day — and you might be surprised at how many jobs and lifestyles fit perfectly with being an on‑call firefighter.

👩‍💻 Work from home?
If you’re based locally and can step away from the laptop when your pager goes, you could make a huge difference. Many of our crew balance home‑working with responding to emergencies.

🌙 Work night shifts or mixed shift patterns?
If your days are free, even a few hours of availability could help strengthen our daytime cover. You don’t need to be available 24/7 — just reliably within those daytime windows.

🏡 Live or work within 8 minutes of the station?
That’s the key. If you’re close by and want to support your community, we’ll give you all the training, equipment, and support you need.

Being an on‑call firefighter is:
• Paid
• Flexible
• Fully trained
• A chance to build new skills
• A way to make a real impact in Abington and the surrounding villages.

If you’ve ever thought “maybe one day”, this might be your moment. Send a message for more information or pop into the station on Tuesday evenings 7pm till 10pm for a chat — we’d love to tell you more.

📢 Please share this post — you might help us reach someone perfect for the role.📢

Your community needs daytime cover. Your availability could save lives.
Join us. 🔥🚒

On call firefighters are a vital part of the service. They help provided an emergency fire and rescue service to their local communities, 24 hours a day.

16/03/2026

Last week’s training was more pump and ladder drills, the crews performed well to complete tasks safely and efficiently in preparation for operational incidents.

04/03/2026

Training on Tuesday night, the team were practicing shore based rescue techniques using throw-lines. The lines allow us to rescue people who have gotten into difficulty in the water. Where an immediate rescue is not possible, they allow us to stabilise the person until our water rescue colleagues arrive to remove them from the water. More ladder drills as well, this time involving practice for pitching a ladder over an obstruction, which can be slightly more challenging than a standard pitch.

03/03/2026

Tonight we welcomed a new Firefighter to our team! Callum has stepped up to the mark and is doing his part for the community. Callum will complete on station training with the crew before becoming available for call outs, he will then complete a 2 week breathing apparatus course to count towards our crewing.

08/02/2026

Daytime cover required - spare time during the week? We need people who can provide weekday daytime availability anywhere from 7am to 5pm, do you work from home, or a local business can release you when we get a call, a full time home maker or parent? School leavers, college or university students, this job looks great on your cv for future employers. You’ll be rewarded by being part of an awesome team that provides an essential emergency service for the community, become part of a worldwide fire service family, receive training in skills that will help you for life, and a retaining fee based on the hours you can be on call.

Up to 30 hours per week - £1413 per year
31-60 hours per week - £2119 per year
61-90 hours per week - £2826 per year
91-119 hours per week - £3533 per year
120 or more hours per week - £4239 per year.

Payments increase by about 30% after an initial 3 year probation period.

On top of this, you’ll be paid an hourly rate of £13.32, increasing to £17.75 after 3 years, for attending training courses, attending weekly training nights at the station, responding to incidents and taking part in community safety events. To find out more contact us on messenger, visit us on a Tuesday night between 7pm and 10pm or if you’re ready, then apply by following the link.

https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/emergency-services/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service/jobs/call-firefighter-296023