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

• Brigades In Schools 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