STATEWIDE: 500 firefighter jobs open
Applications are now open for seasonal firefighter roles across Victoria.
Forest Fire Management Victoria is employing 500 seasonal firefighters prior to the summer bushfire season
FFMVic Chief Fire Officer, Chris Hardman (pictured), said seasonal firefighters boost Victoria’s firefighting capacity in the lead-up to summer and during the peak fire season.
“New recruits will train and work alongside our permanent firefighting staff, responding to bushfires rapidly to keep communities safe this summer,” Mr Hardman said.
“They will be part of a team of close to 1800 frontline personnel and 1200 accredited incident management staff this bushfire season.”?
Last year Forest Fire Management Victoria firefighters responded to more than 1265 bushfires across the state, and delivered priority planned burns which will help reduce the impact of bushfires this summer.
“Emergency response deployments can occur anywhere across the state, providing opportunities to travel and work in different locations,” Mr Hardman said.
Port Phillip Region Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Tamara Beckett, said seasonal firefighter roles provide rewarding career opportunities for those with a passion for the outdoors, learning new skills and making a difference.