Mundaring Volunteer Bushfire Brigade - Seeking firefighters all year round!

Are you available for 2 hours per week + training and callouts? If you answered yes, apply within!

Duties • Firefighting: Understanding of firefighting techniques, equipment operation and firefighting tactics to efficiently and safely combat fires. • Administration of First Aid: Basic knowledge of first aid and medical procedures to provide initial medical assistance.

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Type of work

Safety & Emergency Services

Suitable for

Skilled Volunteers, Young Adults, 18 - 24

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

All training will be provided through in-house and DFES training courses.

Time required

• 2+ hours per week • 2 hours, once a month, meeting • Plus training • Plus callouts

Reimbursement

Cost of police check is covered by the agency

Requirements

Driver's Licence (C)
Driver's Licence (LR)
Driver's Licence (MR)
Heavy Lifting
National Police Certificate
Others

• Brigades usually request no more than a 15-minute (or 1km per minute being 15kms) turnaround but prefer less if possible. • Response: Ability to respond quickly and effectively, following established protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of individuals and property. • Physical Fitness: Maintaining an adequate level of physical fitness to carry equipment and performing relatively physically demanding tasks. • Teamwork: Capacity to work collaboratively with other firefighters and emergency response teams to ensure coordinated and effective firefighting and rescue operations. • Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication to relay important information, follow instructions, and maintain effective communication with team members and emergency response personnel. • Problem-Solving: Aptitude for quickly assessing complex situations, making critical decisions, and implementing effective solutions during emergencies. • Stress Management: Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure and critical situations, and callouts ensuring effective decision-making and problem-solving under stress. • Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to changing situations and environments, including different types of fires, terrain and weather conditions during emergency response operations. • Community Engagement: Willingness to engage with the local community, promote fire safety awareness and participate in community events and outreach programs to educate people about fire prevention and safety measures.

Mundaring Volunteer Bushfire Brigade - Seeking firefighters all year round!

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