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 a 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 withi a reasonable distance from 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.
How to apply:
To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and address the two target questions and submit your application via the FRNSW Careers page: On-Call Firefighter - 262 Coolamon
Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact: rwrecruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: 11.55pm Sunday 18th October 2026
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