NOTTS Fire and Rescue Service is looking for men and women in Bingham and Southwell to train as retained firefighters.
Open days are being held at both stations to explain more and offer an insight into the role from those who already do the job.
Visitors can try on fire kit, wear breathing apparatus, see the equipment and watch demonstrations. There will also be activities to keep children entertained.
The open day at Bingham fire station is on Saturday, January 26, from 10am to 3pm.
The one at Southwell station is on Saturday, February 2, from 10am to 3pm.
Working as a retained firefighter means being on call and ready to respond to emergencies within five minutes, whether that's from home or work.
A pager system alerts firefighters to emergencies, which could range from fires or road accidents to trapped people or animals, flooding and other water rescue incidents.
Mark Carrington, who has been a retained firefighter at Bingham for three years, said: "It's very challenging but hugely rewarding, and it allows me to give something back to the community.
"Some days I might come home from a job feeling down but it's a great feeling to know that you've put a fire out or rescued someone from a road traffic collision."