Training
Safety Induction:
This is a basic course to make volunteers aware of rhe various Occupational Health and Safety issues related to being in the RFS. It covers basic risk management, and common hazards and precautions around Fire Stations and Rural Fire Service Offices. More...
Bush Firefighter:
This is the first course undertaken by all volunteers wishing to join the Rural Fire Service. It provides preapective volunteers with a level of competency needed to fight bush and grass fires under direct supervision from a Crew Leader qualified member. More...
Village Firefighter:
Many RFS brigades provide firefighting services beyond just bush and grass fires. To train for this expanding role the Village Firefighter course provides volunteers with the competency to fight small structural, vehicle and similar fires. More...
Advanced Firefighter:
The Advanced Firefighter course encourages volunteers to take a more pro-active role in firefighting activities. Topics such as map reading and navigation, hydraulics and pumping and fire weather and behaviour, equip the advanced firefighter to be more independent in the field. More...
Crew Leader:
The Crew Leader courses provide volunteers with the competency to lead a crew at a fire or incident. The crew leader takes on more responsibility in the field managing both personnel and fire tactics. More...