On-Call Firefighter - RS3 - 322 Henty Feb 2026

Fire and Rescue NSW • Murray, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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. Daytime availability to attend calls is a priority for this station and will be a main consideration for the recruitment panel. 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.

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
• Ability to provide daytime availability for the station
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• collaboration with other emergency services such as NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed