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10 July, 2026
Forest firefighters wanted
HAVE you ever wanted to become a forest firefighter?
Applications are now open for seasonal and ongoing forest firefighter roles across the state.
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is recruiting entry-level forest firefighter positions for the upcoming bushfire season.
FFMVic Chief Fire Officer, Chris Hardman, said seasonal firefighters boost our state’s firefighting capacity in the lead-up to summer and during the peak fire season.
“New recruits train and work alongside our permanent firefighters, responding to bushfires to keep communities safer this summer,” Mr Hardman said.
“They will be part of a team of close to 1800 frontline personnel and 1200 accredited incident management staff this bushfire season.
“These are fantastic jobs doing practical work, right at the frontline of protecting communities and the environment.”
FFMVic firefighters responded to more than 900 bushfires across the state last summer and delivered priority planned burns which will help reduce the impact of future bushfires.
Mr Hardman said seasonal firefighter roles provide rewarding career opportunities for those with a passion for the outdoors, learning new skills and making a difference.
“In addition to responding to bushfires and helping to deliver planned burns, seasonal firefighters also undertake pest and weed control works, and maintain recreational reserves, fuel breaks and forest roads,” he said.
“We want a diverse pool of people applying for our jobs. We want our crews to reflect the communities they serve and to have a range of skills and experiences.
“Most importantly, we’re looking for recruits with a ‘can do’ attitude who can work as part of a team.”
Some roles are also designated for First Nations employment.
Applications close on Sunday, July 26, with season employment to take place between October and May (with some variations on start and end dates depending on seasonal requirements).
For information and to apply, visit jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/sffoo or call 136 186.
