On-Call Firefighter - RW3 - 499 West Wyalong

Fire and Rescue NSW; Berrigan; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking On-Call Firefighters based at West Wyalong. The role involves community fire safety work, responding to fires and emergencies, and collaboration with NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police.

On-Call Firefighters are paid for incident attendance, training, and safety education activities. Successful applicants must live or work within a reasonable distance of the FRNSW Fire Station and be available across weekdays and weekends, including day and night

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

• Attend 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.
• Respond to emergency incidents promptly and collaboratively with other emergency services.
• Participate in training sessions and compulsory drills to maintain readiness.

Job description

Position details

• Ongoing employment
• On-call hours
• Location: West Wyalong
• Daytime availability would be a bonus
• Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance
• Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 1 November 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

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.

The selection process will involve a number of assessments including an interview, physical aptitude test and pre-employment health assessment.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Leeton Zone Office on 6929 5700.