On-Call Firefighter - RN2 - 240 Brunswick Heads

Fire & Rescue NSW; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking an On-Call Firefighter to respond to emergencies and provide community safety education. The role involves duties at local Fire Stations, attending fires and other incidents, and collaborating with emergency services.

Training is provided regularly to ensure readiness across day and night shifts. Successful candidates must reside within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station, hold a NSW Driver's Licence (P1 minimum), and be an Australian/New Zealand citizen

Qualifications

• To be successful in the role you need to be team oriented, community-focused, adaptable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Attend fires and other emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents or chemical hazards.
• Engage in community fire safety work and education activities.
• Collaborate with NSW Ambulance, Rural Fire Service and Police.
• Respond to incident attendance and training sessions as required.

Skills

Team oriented

Community-focused

Adaptable

Reliable

Job description

On-Call Firefighter - RN2 - 240 Brunswick Heads

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


• Applications close: 25th October 2026 at 11:55PM

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 and/or work 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

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact your Zone Office on (02) 5646 2***.