Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 8 November 2026

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 environment 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 New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

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.

Work details

- Ongoing employment
- On-call hoursLocation: 238 Broken Hill and 239 Broken Hill South
- Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and 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 Leeton Zone Office on .

📌 On-Call Firefighter (Australia)
🏢 Fire and Rescue NSW
📍 Australia