NEW on-call firefighters are being sought for fire stations in the St Austell area.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service wants to recruit additional firefighters in St Austell, Mevagissey, Fowey and St Dennis.

The on-call firefighters can come from all walks of life. When the call comes, they drop everything and are trained to deal with a range of emergencies.

Applicants must be aged 18 or above and will need to apply for a station that is five minutes from where they live or work. There is no upper age limit.

Pay for on-call firefighters varies depending on the person’s availability and the station's activity rate.