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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Career National Campaign

In December 2009, the Communities and Local Government Department launched the “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Career” National Campaign. The aim of the campaign is to break down myths and barriers in the way people perceive Fire and Rescue Services and to encourage people from groups currently under represented in the work force to consider a Fire and Rescue Service career.

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Careers is designed to raise awareness of, and change attitudes to, a career in the Fire and Rescue Service among currently under-represented groups. The campaign focuses on 14-16 year old girls and people from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

A new website has been created specifically for the national campaign and provides case studies, information about the roles available, videos, interactive games and items which people visiting the site can download. To view the website, click here

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is supporting this campaign and is actively encouraging local communities to consider a career within the Service. This will support the work undertaken locally through the Outreach Strategy 2009-13.

For information on careers with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, click here