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On-Call Firefighters respond to fires and emergencies, including motor vehicle accidents and chemical hazards. They also conduct community fire safety education and collaborate with other emergency services.
Candidates must hold a valid NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P1), be an Australian/NZ citizen or permanent resident, and live near the fire station. Success requires a team-oriented approach and availability across various shifts.
On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Lihtgow West Fire Station and are responsible for undertaking a wide range of duties including community fire safety work, attending fires and other emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents or chemical hazards, community education on fire prevention and safety for school children, senior citizens and local businesses, and collaboration with other emergency services such as NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police.
On-Call Firefighters are paid for attendance at incidents, training sessions, community safety and education activities.
On-Call Firefighters play a crucial role in protecting people, property and the environment in their local communities. To be successful in the role you need to be team oriented, community-focused, adaptable, reliable and have availability across weekdays and/or weekends, including day and/or night work. In order to respond promptly to emergency incidents, you must live within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station.
Training is provided on an ongoing basis and covers all aspects of firefighting and rescue including basic life support, rope work, power tool use and community engagement skills.
At least 33% of all calls over a six (6) month period and a minimum of 80% of all calls received by the brigade during the compulsory availability in any four week period, together with no less than 75% drill attendance.
For more information on the role, please view the On-Call Firefighter Role Description
To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Please address the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.
1. An On-Call Firefighter works within a team to provide service to their community to protect life, property and the environment. Please discuss your communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment (maximum 300 words)
2. A requirement of this role is to show commitment to achieving work goals and an ability to learn new skills. Please provide an example that demonstrates your capacity to learn new skills and apply them in a practical setting (maximum 300 words)
Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application.
The selection process will involve a number of assessments including an interview, physical aptitude test and pre-employment health assessment. We recommend you read the On-Call Firefighter Candidate Information Pack and utilise the available resources on our Careers Page to assist with your preparation.
Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact your Zone Office on [contact].
Prepared for Anything to Protect the Irreplaceable
Fire and Rescue NSW's purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, environment and economy of New South Wales. As one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services, we manage fire emergencies in NSW’s major cities and towns. We respond to rescues, hazardous materials incidents and possible terrorism activities across the State. We work with other government agencies to minimise the impact of bushfires, storms, floods, landslides, building collapses, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies. We also run prevention and preparedness programs to prevent these emergencies and reduce their impact on the community.
Offices: 1 Amarina Avenue, Greenacre, NSW 2190, AU · Amarina Avenue, Greenacre, NSW 2190, AU
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Fire and Rescue NSW's purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, environment and economy of New South Wales. As one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services, we manage fire emergencies in NSW’s major cities and towns. We respond to rescues, hazardous materials incidents and possible terrorism activities across the State. We work with other government agencies to minimise the impact of bushfires, storms, floods, landslides, building collapses, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies. We also run prevention and preparedness programs to prevent these emergencies and reduce their impact on the community.
Offices: 1 Amarina Avenue, Greenacre, NSW 2190, AU · Amarina Avenue, Greenacre, NSW 2190, AU
View all jobs at Fire and Rescue NSW