Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is calling for community-minded men and women to consider joining the retained (on-call) firefighter ranks at Byron Bay Fire Station.
Organisers say retained firefighters are on call from home or work to respond to fires and other emergencies. There are currently four vacancies for retained firefighters at Byron Bay Fire Station.
Deputy captain Matt Crisp said, ‘Your local fire station relies on people in the community to put their hands up to become firefighters – without that support, regional fire stations cannot survive,’ he said.
Crisp said training includes advanced first aid, heavy vehicle driving and emergency training. Firefighters also educate the community on fire safety and prevention.
Applicants must live close enough to be able to attend the station within a reasonable time, and be Australian citizens or permanent residents.
An information evening shall be held at Byron Bay Fire Station on the evening of Thursday June 21 from 6pm. Those interested are invited to meet the Byron Bay team, talk about the role of a retained firefighter, have a look at the station and equipment, and ask questions.
For more information, contact Matt on 0421 498 340 or visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au.
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