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The scheme is open to anyone aged 16-25 and not in any education, employment or training and won't affect Job Seekers Allowance
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The council say changes mean that availability of full-time firefighters will be spread across three fire stations, increasing cover during busy periods.
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The way firefighters from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and other UK fire services work to reduce road traffic deaths has been highlighted on a global stage.
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With winter getting closer, more and more households on the Isle of Wight are beginning to use home fires.
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The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Services is reminding residents of the dangers of using flares, Chinese lanterns or fireworks in dry weather.
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A Ventnor town councillor says the Cabinet member responsible for the recently failed Fire Service revamp paper, Cllr Gary Peace, should be removed from his position.
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Person living opposite said it made 'A heck of a noise' when it came down last night. The morning light reveals the extent of the damage.
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A community appeal for donations of toiletries, clothes etc has been set up as well as a Just Giving Page for the family who have lost everything in Saturday's lightning strike in Bembridge.
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Concerns have been raised about the process undertaken to allow the Police and Crime Commissioner to join the Fire Authority, with full voting rights on Fire Service matters
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The report suggests a combined fire authority with Hampshire would "improve levels of service, including in key preventative areas such as community and business safety initiatives". Cabinet members will be asked to approve the public consultation.
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The fire brigade strike is arranged for between 12pm and 4pm on Wednesday 25th September. Here are the detail above cover during that time.
