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OverviewDerby Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Derby WAWhat 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.ResponsibilitiesParticipating in training and drills.Attending brigade meetings regularly.Maintaining appliances, equipment and personal protective equipment.Attending fires, road crash rescue and hazardous material incidents whenever possible.Maintaining a reasonable level of fitness appropriate to the tasks allocated.CategoryEmergency ResponseCommitmentRegular - more than 6 monthsType Of WorkSafety & Emergency ServicesTime RequiredYou will be required to attend regular training and emergency call-outs when you can.TrainingWe train every Tuesday evening with occasional weekend courses and exercises throughout the year.Be careful - Dont provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don''t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr