Discover the different ways our volunteers help to protect their community. Available roles will depend on individual brigades, so it’s best to discuss your options with the brigade you’re seeking to join.
New members will receive enough training to get started, and from there you can progress through a variety of pathways.
Firefighting
Our firefighters are trained to respond to all types of fires and other emergencies. You can also develop specialist skills such as structural firefighting, aviation support, and remote area operations.
Operational support
Provide vital support to firefighters by using skills in radio communications, catering operations, training, logistics, and equipment maintenance.
Community support
Help your community and brigade prepare for bush fires through community engagement, online and social media, events, fundraising, and volunteer recruitment.
Brigade administration
Support your local brigade by getting involved in managing financial and membership administration, internal communications, meetings, and record keeping.
So what is the application process?
Complete the Membership Application, providing your personal details, any medical history and all relevant disclosures.
Complete the Police Check Application
Submitting copies of your identification and providing your consent for a Police Check to be conducted. This is required for all applicants age 16 years and older.
Brigade Review
The interview is an informal opportunity for the Brigade to get to know you and for you to learn more about the Brigade and the commitment they expect from their volunteers. You may be interviewed by a panel of members within the Brigade
For More Information please phone Clarence Town Brigade on 4996 4454
PREPARE, ACT, SURVIVE.
Stay safe until next time, Di Bennett OAM
Lower Hunter Zone Community Engagement Team
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information
