ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) has launched a new recruitment campaign seeking the next generation of Canberra’s firefighters.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Mick Gentleman said ACTF&R’s Ready. Willing. Able. campaign encouraged community minded and ambitious people from all walks of life to apply to become a firefighter in 2022.
“ACT Fire & Rescue is now seeking aspiring firefighters for its 2022 Recruit College programs,” Mr Gentleman said.
“We strongly encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply, in particular women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people from the LGBTIQ community,” he said.
Mr Gentleman said 99 additional firefighters were to be recruited by 2024, on top of existing numbers, the first of whom began their training in February and were expected to graduate from ACTF&R’s Recruit College at the end of this month.
Acting Chief Officer at ACTF&R, Matthew Mavity said a career as a firefighter presented meaningful challenges and a rewarding lifestyle.
“Being a firefighter is no ordinary job – the work is varied, challenging and rewarding,” A/g Chief Officer Mavity said.
“We’re also encouraging those who have missed out in previous recruit rounds to reapply for our 2022 Recruit Colleges – many have become successful on their second and third attempt,” he said.
“Whether you’re ambitious, a challenge seeker, looking to help your local community or just looking for a rewarding career and lifestyle, we strongly encourage you to apply when applications open for the next intake.”
A/g Chief Officer Mavity said applications for the next firefighter intake would open in July.
Further information on becoming an ACTF&R firefighter can be accessed at this PS News link.
