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What do Volunteers do?

There are many ways that Volunteers can make a valuable contribution to the community. CFA welcomes different people with different skills to meet a wide variety of community needs.

Firefighting Roles

Refers to emergency operations roles that respond to a range of incidents, including firefighting, road accidents, industrial rescues, flood relief and chemical spills.

  • Firefighter
  • Incident Controller
  • Pump Operator
  • Crew Leader
  • Communication roles
  • Special skilled roles including chainsaw operation and breathing apparatus

Non Firefighting Roles

  • Fire Safe Kids presenters & other community education programs
  • Brigade administration roles
  • Administration support roles in Incident Control Centres
  • Leaders for Juniors program
  • Media and public relations
  • Fundraising activities
  • Community events
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