On Call Firefighter - MW3 - 226 Blackheath

Fire and Rescue NSW; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 55 000 - 124 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking On-Call Firefighters to operate from their local FRNSW Fire Station and respond to a range of emergencies, conduct community fire safety activities, and support education programs in schools and with local businesses.

You must reside within a reasonable distance of the station, hold a current NSW driver's licence (minimum P1), be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and be available across weekdays and/or weekends, including day and night.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsabilités

• Work from your local FRNSW Fire Station and respond to a wide range of duties including fires and other emergencies
• Engage in community fire safety work and education programs for schools, seniors, and local businesses
• Collaborate with NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police during incidents and training sessions

Description du poste

* Ongoing employment * On-call hours * Location: 226 Blackheath Fire Station * Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance * Applications close: [date]

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.

Essential requirements:

• 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 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