On Call Firefighter Rs2 266 Cootamundra Queanbeyan NSW Australia

Fire and Rescue NSW; Cootamundra; In loco; AUD 28.000 - 90.000; Part-time

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Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking On-Call Firefighters to respond to emergencies from their local fire station, provide safety education to the community, and assist with incident management alongside NSW Ambulance, Rural Fire Service, and Police.

Applicants must live or work within a reasonable distance of a FRNSW fire station, be available across weekdays or weekends, and hold an NSW P1 or higher driver’s licence with eligibility to work in Australia.

Competenze

• Valid NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P1).
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

Mansioni

• Respond to incidents at local FRNSW fire station.
• Engage in community fire safety work and education activities.
• Collaborate with emergency services to manage incidents.

Conoscenze

Driver's Licence

Citizenship/Residency

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• Ongoing employment
• On-call hours
• Location: Cootamundra
• Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance
• Applications close: 11:55 pm 25 October 2026

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 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 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.

For more information on the role, please view the On-Call Firefighter Role Description