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Want to become a Volunteer Firefighter?
Being a CFA Firefighter is a greatly rewarding experience. You’ll learn a lot of practical skills, build new friendships, and help members of the community on their best and worst days. We are a diverse group of volunteers and we welcome anyone to apply with us.
Who are we looking for?
We are primarily looking for people who:
- Live or work within 5 minutes of our Fire Station on The Avenue, Ferntree Gully
- Have daytime availability, particularly during weekdays
- Are physically capable of operating various tools and equipment
What do our Firefighters do?
Our Firefighters are committed to:
- Responding to a diverse range of emergency calls
- Regularly attending training sessions, held on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings
- Attending other activities including Brigade meetings and Community events
The Recruitment Process…
There are a number of steps involved in becoming a CFA Volunteer Firefighter. No prior experience is required, and we will support you every step of the way. These are the basic steps:
1. Application
Complete the expression of interest form through the CFA website and our members will review your application.
2. Introduction
We will invite you down to the station to meet you, and give you some more information about joining our Brigade.
3. Interview
Our officers will have a further chat with you to ensure you’re a good fit, and complete some background checks.
4. Training
You will begin the General Firefighter (GFF) course, running over several months, and learn skills as a Firefighter.
5. Assessment
You’ll complete a theory and practical assessment to test the skills you learned during the GFF course.
6. Turnout
After completing GFF, you will be a Probationary Firefighter and can begin to turnout to emergency calls.
7. Experience
As you turnout, you’ll build experience on the fireground and regularly train with our Brigade to maintain your skills.
8. Pathways
Over time, you can explore further qualifications in firefighting, response driving, crew leading and more.
If you have any questions about joining, don’t hesitate to Contact Us
How to Apply: Click the button below and complete the Expression of Interest form. Our members will be in touch with you shortly after.