Bushfire brigade volunteers play a significant and vital role in helping to ensure their local communities are safe. Volunteer firefighters are trained and equipped to carry out a range of activities including:

• Emergency response to bush and scrub fires.
• Undertaking local fire prevention activities with the community.
• Supporting other emergency service agencies as required.
• Community education and engagement.

Your duties and responsibilities:

• Support the brigade in both operational and non-operational duties.
• Follow lawful directions from the brigade officers, crew leaders and DFES staff.
• Ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.
• Attend brigade meetings and training as required.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and facilities.
• Attend emergency incidents when available.

Volunteering is an opportunity to become an integral part of our fun, hardworking team and offers many benefits such as:

• Ongoing training with experienced trainers.
• Support, guidance and mentoring from experienced brigade members.
• Access to critical incident follow-up, Peer Support Officers, Counselling, and Champlain Services.
• Learning new skills.
• Meeting new people and enjoying the company of like-minded team members.
• Applying your skills in a challenging environment.
• Contributing to the safety of your local community.
• Opportunity to be deployed within the state and further abroad.