Call for seasonal firefighters


Released 14/06/2019

Canberrans are being invited to join the Parks and Conservation Service seasonal firefighters to help protect the ACT next fire season.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman said the annual recruitment drive was a good opportunity for people who want to contribute to the safety of our region and who enjoy working outside.

“Seasonal firefighters play a crucial role in keeping Canberra safe while also protecting our water supplies,” Minister Gentleman said.

“We are looking for people who work well in a team and are keen to learn new skills. The successful applicants will be given full training in bushfire fighting, chainsaw operations, driving four-wheel drives, advanced first aid, and other on-the-job duties.

“There are 15 places available in the seasonal fire team, including three seasonal crew leaders.

“We are committed to incorporating Traditional Custodian fire management practices into our operations and are strongly encouraging Ngunnawal peoples and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples to apply for these roles.”

Ian Walker, Executive Group Manager, Environment, Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development said seasonals play a vital role in our preparedness for each bushfire season and can be quickly activated to help fight any fires.

“Seasonal firefighters gain valuable skills and experience providing a great career pathway into the Parks and Conservation Service with many securing fulltime employment,” Mr Walker said.

“The seasonals help provide increased firefighting capacity for the Emergency Service’s Agency Rural Fire Service and assist with fires in remote areas,” Acting ESA Commissioner Georgeina Whelan said.

Anybody interested in applying is encouraged to attend an information night on Wednesday 19 June 2019 to learn more about the jobs and speak to current members of the team. For further information, and to RSVP to the information night, please contact Chris Troth via email at christopher.troth@act.gov.au.

More information about the seasonal firefighter positions can be found at www.jobs.act.gov.au. Applications close on 26 June 2019.

The Parks and Conservation Service provides over 140 fully trained permanent firefighters to assist the ACT Rural Fire Service in bushfire suppression across the ACT and surrounds.

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