The NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE supports

 

Coffee4Kids allows any individual with an organisation to contribute the value of a small cup of coffee a week ($2.50 after tax) to a worthwhile Children's Charity, and operates on the principle that by working together, we can make a difference for children in need. After all, giving up the cost of one cup of coffee a week certainly won't break the bank, but as an organisation, our collective potential to donate is significant.

The Coffee4Kids Foundation
15 Carter Street
Homebush Bay NSW 2127

Young Volunteers

Williamtown/Salt Ash Brigade supports young volunteers

 
 
 

Young Volunteers in the RFS

               Training for tomorrow...Today

 
 
Under the supervision and direction of authorised brigade
members, Junior Members can learn practical skills including
  •  Safety
  • Operating pumps, hoses, knapsack sprays and hand tools
  • Communicating on different types of radio's
  • Providing casualty assistance
  • Using fire extinguishers
  • Navigating and reading maps
  • Identifying hazards in their home and community
  • team work
And learn theory behind
  • Fire behaviour
  • A fire fighters role in the community
  • The roles of other emergency services i.e. Ambulance, Police SES
  • Fire fighting techniques
  • Types of fire
  • Different fire fighting appliances
  • Fire safety at home

 

Volunteering in the NSW RFS

      is a rewarding experience.

 
 
 
 

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Young people between the ages of 12 and 16 years are able to
volunteer as Junior Members with the NSW Rural Fire Service and
participate in interesting and challaging training that:
  • Provides practical life skills
  • Develops leadership, teamwork and initiative skills
  • Fosters qualities of community responsibility and service
The aim of training for Junior members is to:
  1. To develop an interest in the NSW Rural Fire Service and its traditions
  2. To encourage young people to continue service in the NSW Rural Fire Service
  3. To give young people a foundation for fire fighting knowledge, skil and discipline
  4. To develop the qualities of leadership, self-discipline, self-reliance, inititive and teamwork
  5. Provide training that will contribute to NSW Rural Fire Service Fire Fighter and officer training
  6. To provide young people with a knowledge of fire safety & preparedness
 
 
 
 
 
Junior Members under the age of 16 do not attend fires or other
critical incidents but being a junior member is not only about
training to become a future fire fighter.The NSW Rural fire Service
offers a range of other roles including
  • Radio communications
  • Welfare support
  • Catering
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Community education
  • Administration
  • Fundraising
The RFS offers structured programs to ensure the safest
possible work environment and encourage Junior Members to
operate only within their comfort levels.
 
 
 
 

 

Why do it?

The RFS offers a level of camaraderie and a sense of community
that is unparalleled.
 
Working side by side with other junior members fosters life long
friendships. Junior Members will learn new and valuable skills that
will assist them in day to day life. Most of all, they get to help make the
community a safer place to live and enjoy the support of the rest
of the community for their efforts
 
All members of the service will tell new members that the personal
benefits they receive more then compensate for the time invested
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For more information
contact the NSW Rural Fire Service
Volunteer Relations Unit
Youth Development Officer
02 8741 5161
 
NSW RFS INFORMATION LINE
1800 NSWRFS
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