Fire Service Recognises Race Technology Ltd For Outstanding Support Of On-Call Firefighter

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Craig Parkin, presented Race Technology Ltd with an award to recognise their support for their employee, who is also an on-call firefighter.

Last week, CFO Parkin highlighted how important it was to our local communities that companies like Race Technology Ltd support the work of our on-call firefighters, before presenting owners, Dr. Lorne Winborn and Dr. Martin Hill with an ‘Outstanding Support For On-Call Firefighters’ award.

Firefighter Greg Leliwa has been a firefighter at Eastwood Fire Station for five years and has fulfilled this role alongside his primary employment at Race Technology Ltd, in which he has been an employee at for 18 years.

Greg said: “My bosses at Race Technology Ltd have been willing to let me respond to fire calls ever since I joined Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. This is a huge commitment from them as we are a small company and only have 15 employees locally, with a few more abroad.

“As my day to day is mainly office based, I wanted to join NFRS for a more active and varied routine.

“Being a firefighter demands a lot of strength, physically and mentally, but I have learnt a lot from the role. It’s difficult balancing both roles, however the role is varied as each fire call is different, and I never get bored.”

As part of the presentation, the company was given a tour of the fire engine, offering them the opportunity to see first hand the work that their colleague does in their role as an on-call firefighter.

CFO Craig Parkin said: “Employers such as Race Technology Ltd are rare in their commitment to enabling staff to undertake the duties of an on-call firefighter, which is why they have been recognised with this award. We extend our gratitude to all employers who facilitate dual working arrangements, allowing their employees to contribute to the safety and resilience of local communities.”

Although NFRS is not currently recruiting for on-call firefighters, you can register your interest on our website so you’re the first to hear when an opportunity arises.