On Call Firefighter - MW3 - 361 Leura

Fire & Rescue NSW; Blue Mountains City; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking On-Call Firefighters who operate from their local FRNSW Fire Station to respond to incidents, deliver community safety programs and assist with education for schools, seniors and businesses.

You must live or work within a reasonable distance of a station, hold a valid NSW P1 driver licence, be a citizen or permanent resident, and be available across weekdays or weekends, including day or night shifts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires and other emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents or chemical hazards.
• Undertake community fire safety work and education activities.
• Collaborate with NSW Ambulance, Rural Fire Service and NSW Police.
• Attend training sessions and perform duties at incidents and drills.

Job description

• 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

The selection process will involve a number of assessments including an interview, physical aptitude test and pre-employment health assessment. We recommend you read theOn-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].