On Call Firefighter - MW3 - 226 Blackheath

Fire & Rescue NSW; Blackheath; Vor Ort; AUD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training provided

Zusammenfassung

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking an On-Call Firefighter to serve from a local FRNSW Fire Station. You will respond to fires and emergencies, participate in training and community safety activities, and support incident command with equipment and safety procedures.

Based at 226 Blackheath, you must live within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station and be available across weekdays and weekends, including day and night shifts. Training is provided on an ongoing basis.

Qualifikationen

• Valid NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P1).
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• Live within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station.

Aufgaben

• Respond to fires and other emergencies as part of a local brigade.
• Attend incidents such as vehicle accidents or chemical hazards.
• Engage in community safety education for schools, seniors and businesses.
• Collaborate with NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police.

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NSW Driver's Licence

Citizenship/PR status

Residence near station

Team oriented

Community focus

Jobbeschreibung

On Call Firefighter - MW3 - 226 Blackheath

• Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance

About the role:

On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) 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.

About you:

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 and/or work within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station.

• Valid NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P1)
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• 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.

Minimum availability and attendance requirements:

At least33% 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 theOn-Call Firefighter Role Description