Ongoing employment
On-call hours
Location: 371 Macksville
Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance
Applications close: Sunday 8th November 2026 11:55pm

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 setting 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.

Essential requirements
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

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.

For more information on the role, please view the On-Call Firefighter Role Description.

Should you require more information about this chance, please contact your Zone Office on [contact].

📌 On Call Firefighter 371 Macksville Port Macquarie Nsw Australia
🏢 Fire and Rescue NSW
📍 Port Macquarie