About you:
Is a Permanent Firefighter career right for you? Yes, if…
* You are a dedicated team-player with well-developed interpersonal skills
* You enjoy engaging with all types of people in the community and do so with commitment and respect
* You are motivated and able to follow instruction and direction from others
* You are comfortable with confined spaces, working at heights, and getting dirty and sweaty from time to time
* You are physically fit
* You are resilient and understand the inherent risk that comes with the role
* You are equally comfortable and effective in high-intensity situations and calmer down-time
* You are a good problem solver who exercises sound judgement when making decisions
* You are prepared to work in a roster-based environment
* You appreciate and align with our core values of respect, integrity, service, and courage
If this sounds like you, then this could be the role for you!
About us:
Fire and Rescue NSW is one of the largest urban fire and rescue services in the world and our key purpose is to protect the irreplaceable. Our highly skilled firefighters provide rapid, reliable help in emergencies - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, doing more than just fighting fires.
Our aim is to save lives and reduce the number of injuries caused by emergencies and disasters. We also protect the environment and minimise damage to property. In partnership with the community and other emergency services, we strive to prevent emergencies while planning and training to deal with those that do occur.
We help anyone, anywhere, anytime while serving with courage, care and without judgement.
Our commitment to diversity:
It is important to us that our workforce reflects the community we serve, so we welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people.
We want to ensure everyone has the same opportunity for success throughout the recruitment process, so please contact us if you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments. Please understand, all physical and medical standards of the role will need to be met.
Find out more:
Further information about Fire and Rescue NSW and the role of a firefighter can be found on our Careers Page. Here you will find more information about the Permanent Firefighter Recruitment Process including key dates, the Candidate Information Pack, and many great training resources.
Please note, if you meet eligibility requirements, you will receive an invitation to complete a series of online psychometric assessments and a video interview. Invitations will be sent out via email on the 23 March 2026.
Applications close 11.5pm on 20 March 2026