'We are looking for as many people to apply as possible.'
The search and rescue service, which operates across Northern Ireland, is already up-and-running in the city but is aiming to establish a full-time unit in the Derry city area.
Read more: Almost three quarters of private tenants in Belfast being charged more than Housing Benefit allowance "I spotted CRS on a TV show on the BBC, it was called The Search, and it just caught my eye straight away. I had never heard of them before that. That was about three or four years ago and I'm still here, involved with them today.
On their plans for expansion in Derry, Mr Hughes said: "At the moment we are hoping to establish a full-time unit in the Derry city area - a land team only.
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