On-Call Firefighter - RW1 - 256 Cobar

Fire & Rescue NSW; Cobar; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking On-Call Firefighters to operate from their local Cobar station. You will respond to fires, vehicle accidents and chemical hazards, while delivering community safety education and collaborating with NSW Ambulance, Rural Fire Service and Police.

The role pays a base fortnight retainer plus hourly pay for incident and drill attendance, with availability across weekdays and potentially weekends.

Qualifications

• Must hold a NSW driver's licence (minimum P1).
• Citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand.
• Live or work within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires and other emergencies including vehicle accidents and chemical hazards.
• Engage in community fire safety education and prevention activities.
• Collaborate with emergency services such as NSW Ambulance, Rural Fire Service and Police.
• Attend drills and training sessions as part of ongoing professional development.

Skills

Team oriented

Community-focused

Adaptable

Reliable

Job description

• Candidates with daytime availability between the hours of 0800 and 1800 Monday to Friday are encouraged to apply
• Location: Cobar
• Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance

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