The role of an on-call firefighter is varied, beyond responding to and attending fires.
You could be attending a structure fire one day, then an animal rescue or assisting ambulance the next.
It’s considered to be a rewarding job, allowing you to help others during emergencies and stressful situations.
Regional South 3 recruitment officer Hannah Ham said on-call firefighters are a diverse group of people who balance other work, study and family commitments, but enjoy being part of a team and working with people and other emergency services.
Applications are accepted from all community members and are assessed on merit and physical aptitude.
“We need on-call firefighters to help protect our community. It is a great way to give back,” she said.
“I urge anyone thinking about joining to apply.
“It's a great way to expand your skill-set, to broaden your horizons and to be a part of something big and meaningful.
“Everything is paid, and there are leave entitlements too.”
Deputy Captain Ham, who is attached to the Finley FRNSW brigade, said she joined during a recruitment drive and has enjoyed her position as a firefighter.
“The captain at the time was asking around, looking for people, I just thought gee that sounds like fun .... and, here I am.
“I like challenging myself, and becoming a firefighter sounded just like my kind of crazy.
“The camaraderie is really special.
“You get a great sense of reward from doing something important.”
For more information about positions open at Deniliquin, speak to the local firefighters or go to careers.fire.nsw.gov.au/jobs/on-call-firefighter-rs3-278-denilquin-deniliquin-nsw-australia.
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