On Call Firefighter - MW3 - 386 Mount Victoria

Fire and Rescue NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking On-Call Firefighters stationed at local brigades to respond to fires, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies. You will perform community safety activities, education and training, and operate alongside other emergency services.

Availability across weekdays and weekends, day and night, and living within reasonable distance to your station are essential. The role is ongoing with base retainer and incident attendance pay, reflecting the flexible on-call nature

Qualifications

• Team oriented and community-focused
• Able to adapt to varying shifts and emergencies
• Reliable with availability across weekdays and weekends

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires and other emergencies from local FRNSW Fire Station
• Undertake community fire safety work and education
• Collaborate with NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police

Skills

Team oriented

Community-focused

Adaptable

Reliable

Weekend availability

Job description

• Ongoing employment
• On-call hours
• Location: 386 Mount Victoria 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

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.

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.