The Rural Fire Service is made up of volunteers from all walks of life - men and women from different cultural backgrounds, age groups and professions.
Rural fire brigades are a reflection of every local community.
Becoming a volunteer firefighter is easier than most people think. Brigades offer training ranging from basic firefighting, village firefighting and first aid to breathing apparatus operation.
They don’t just offer firefighting roles, they have a multitude of areas that require volunteers. Communications, catering, logistics, planning and aviation support are critical – there is a job for nearly everyone in the RFS.
They rely heavily on the support of people from all backgrounds and cultures in our community. The people that make up their Service are as different as the society that they protect.
For general information about joining the RFS please contact the Volunteer Relations Unit on volunteer@rfs.nsw.gov.au
The minimum age to join the Rural Fire Service as a volunteer is 16, if you are under the age of 16 please enquire about their Cadet programs.
