What does the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service do?

• Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) volunteers play a significant

and vital role in helping to ensure their local communities are safe.

• Volunteers carry out a range of activities including:

Responding to local emergencies, such as: structure fires; bush and scrub fires; road crash rescues; and hazardous material emergencies.

• Working with the community to identify and manage local fire risk.
• Undertaking local fire prevention activities with the community.
• Educating school children in fire safety.What are the benefits of volunteering?

  * Increase your knowledge and skills. * Personal satisfaction. * Opportunity to meet new people. * Serve your community. * Active involvement in emergency services. * Challenge yourself. * Opportunity to apply your skills in a new environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending fires, road crash rescue and hazardous material incidents

whenever possible.

• Participating in training and drills.
• Attending brigade meetings regularly.
• Maintaining appliances, equipment and personal protective equipment
• Maintaining a reasonable level of fitness appropriate to the tasks allocated.