VFRS volunteers play a significant and vital role in helping to ensure their local community is safe. Volunteers do not require previous experience or knowledge of emergency services - all training is provided! As a brigade firefighter your duties may include:
- Structural fire response·
- Vehicle accident response·
- Attend hazardous material incidents·
- Assist bush fire brigades with asset protection·
- Support St John WA paramedics
Volunteering is an opportunity to become an integral part of our fun, hardworking team and offers many benefits such as:
- Ongoing training with experienced trainers·
- Support, guidance and mentoring from experienced brigade members·
- Access to DFES Wellness Branch (critical incident follow-up, Peer Support Officers, counselling, and chaplain services)·
- Learning new skills·
- Meeting new people and enjoying the company of like-minded team members·
- Applying your skills and knowledge in a challenging environment
- Contributing to the safety of our local community
Requirements
- Driver's Licence (C)
- National Police Certificate *
Due to the response time required for ‘000’ calls, it is highly desirable that volunteers reside within 6255
* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.