How can you help?

Volunteer Membership

• There’s a formal application process: you’ll fill out a volunteer membership form, complete an interview, and for people over 16, they do a National Police Check. 

 Join the NSW RFS - NSW Rural Fire Service 

• If your application is accepted, you begin as a probationary member (minimum of six months) before becoming an “ordinary” member.
• Training is provided by the RFS, free of charge, and covers operational firefighting, safety, PPE and more. 

• For younger people:
  • Juniors (12–15): Can join and do training, but don’t respond to emergencies. 
  • 16–17 year olds: Can be ordinary members (with parental consent) and attend incidents once trained.