On-Call Firefighter – RN2 - 362 Lismore (Talent Pool)

Fire & Rescue NSW; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking on-call firefighters to form a talent pool for Lismore and nearby stations. You will respond to incidents, perform safety education, and support emergency services while stationed locally.

Required are a NSW Driver's Licence (P1), Australian or NZ citizenship or permanent residency, and residency within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW stations. Training is provided and attendance is compensated.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P1).
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• Live or work within reasonable distance of Lismore/Goonellabah Fire Stations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driver's Licence

Job description

On-Call Firefighter – RN2 - 362 Lismore (Talent Pool)

• 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:

Lismore Fire Station is currently recruiting to establish a talent pool of suitable candidates for future vacancies. Candidates who live within close proximity to both Lismore and Goonellabah Fire Stations are encouraged to submit an application for both stations.

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