On-Call Firefighter - RN2 - 362 Lismore
Organisation / Entity: Fire and Rescue NSW
Job category: Emergency Services | Fire Fighting
Job location: Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Lismore & Far North Coast
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Work type: Part-Time
19/10/2025 - 11:55 PM
- On-call hours
- Location: 362 Lismore
- Base retainer of $80.63 p/fortnight + $34.14 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 Current 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.
To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Please address the following two targeted questions.
1. An On-Call Firefighter works within a team to provide service to their community to protect life, property and the environment.
Please discuss your communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment (maximum 300 words)
2. A requirement of this role is to show commitment to achieving work goals and an ability to learn new skills.
Please provide an example that demonstrates your capacity to learn new skills and apply them in a practical setting (maximum 300 words)
The selection process will involve a number of assessments including an interview, physical aptitude test and pre-employment health assessment.
We recommend you read the On-Call Firefighter Candidate Information Pack and utilise the available resources on our Careers Page to assist with your preparation.
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