Recruitment
Want new skills? New challenges? New friends? Then join the NSWFB and climb the ladder to a satisfying career. Being a firefighter is no ordinary job, as the work is varied and challenging, with no two days ever the same. And with regular training, a career in firefighting offers plenty of opportunities to develop new skills as well to specialise in particular areas.
Full time firefighters
Permanent firefighters
Retained firefightersAll the information you need to know about joining the NSW Fire Brigades as a part-time firefighter.
Retained firefighters
Administration and trades positionsDon't want to be a firefighter but would love to work for the NSW Fire Brigades? Check here for other employment opportunities.
Administration and trades positions
Community fire unit volunteersCommunity Fire Unit members are men and women who are trained and equipped by the NSWFB, and volunteer their time to prepare and protect their own and neighbouring properties from spot fires and ember attack in the event of a fire, until the fire services arrive.
Community fire unit volunteers
EnquiriesIf you have a recruitment enquiry please email your question to recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au.
Key topics
NSW Rural Fire Service- Retained recruitment
- Services
- Publications
- Media releases
- Fire safety forms
- Fire safety for business
- Smoke alarms
- Factsheets
- Community Fire Units
- Find a fire station
For the latest information on current bush fire incidents and warnings
Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
