How do you become a firefighter in NSW?

HSC OR EQUIVALENT HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION • Higher School Certificate or • Certificate III in any discipline or • Trades qualified certificate or • 5 years’ service as a retained (on-call) firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW or • Higher educational qualification or equivalent.

Is the fire service recruiting?

We’re not currently recruiting for new firefighters, but you can: Take some time to read our webpages about becoming a firefighter.

Is it hard to become a firefighter in Australia?

The selection process for becoming a firefighter is tough. However, if you arm yourself with the right information, and the right practice materials, then your chances of passing will skyrocket. If you want to join the fire service and become a firefighter, then you will need to pass the tough selection process.

How much do firefighters earn UK?

The starting salary for a trainee firefighter is £23,366. When fully trained, this rises to £31,144. Higher rates apply for overtime. Crew manager salaries range from £33,101 (development) to £34,528 (competent).

Is there a recruitment process for fire and Rescue NSW?

The Applications have closed for the 2020 Permanent (full-time) Firefighter Recruitment Campaign. Recruitment for firefighters at Fire and Rescue NSW is the largest NSW Government recruitment process in operation.

Do you want to be a firefighter in NSW?

We are putting the call out to everyone in NSW; those who could make excellent firefighters but may not have necessarily considered it. At Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) we do more than fight fires.

How to prepare for the fire service recruitment process?

Once you have your application form, you need to follow the information you have gained by reading the recruitment section of the site. This follows the same for each stage of the recruitment process. To be successful in the process, you need to be one step ahead of the next candidate, and be better prepared than they are.

Where is the NSW Fire and rescue academy located?

Fire and Rescue NSW Emergency Services Academy Address: 1 Distribution Drive, Orchard Hills NSW 2748 Postal: PO Box 159, St Clair NSW 2759 Tel: 02 9318 4399 Fax: 02 9318 4388 Business hours (Mon to Thurs): 7:30am to 4:30pm Business hours (Friday): 7:30am to 4pm