On-Call Firefighter – RN2 - 316 Goonellabah

Fire & Rescue NSW; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking an On-Call Firefighter – RN2 for 316 Goonellabah. You’ll be deployed from your local fire station and respond to fires, accidents and hazards while delivering safety education to the community.

The role requires availability across weekdays and/or weekends, living near a station, and completing ongoing training in firefighting and rescue techniques.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires and other emergencies from your local FRNSW fire station.
• Conduct community fire safety activities and safety education for schools, seniors, and local businesses; collaborate with emergency services.
• Training is provided on an ongoing basis and covers firefighting and rescue including basic life support, rope work, power tool use and community engagement skills.
• Availability targets include attending at least 33% of calls in six months and minimum 75% drill attendance.

Job description

On-Call Firefighter – RN2 - 316 Goonellabah

• Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance
• Applications close: 18 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