July 15th, 2022Firefighters being recruited
Three hundred 300 forest firefighters are being recruited to help keep Victorians safe over the upcoming fire season.
Recruitment is open for the firefighters to work with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) over summer, encouraging Victorians who are passionate about protecting their communities and the environment to apply for a new challenge.
They will be based at more than 80 locations throughout the state with a range of seasonal roles including general firefighters, fire support officers and rappel crews.
The fixed term positions are based across regional Victoria and successful recruits will undertake emergency response activities, planned burning, pest and weed control, road maintenance and other land management activities.
Eighteen of the roles are dedicated for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, helping Traditional Owners to care for Country and lead cultural burning.
The new recruits will add to Victoria’s existing 300 project firefighters who are supported by more than 2,000 permanent staff who can be called on to perform emergency roles when required.
Crews will work alongside key fire management agencies including the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Fire Rescue Victoria.
Applications for project firefighter positions close on Sunday 31 July. For further information and to apply visit ffm.vic.gov.au or call 136 186.
