NSW Rural Fire Service, Macarthur Zone

NSW Rural Fire Service website

About 69,000 volunteers devote thousands of hours of their time to over 2,400 rural fire brigades as members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS).

Their community spirit has created one of the largest emergency services in the world.

Their dedication to fire prevention, suppression, training and community education has created one the most professional volunteer agencies in the world.

Men and women of all ages and backgrounds volunteer with the RFS and work hard to save lives, property and the environment.

Active firefighting is not the only job done by RFS volunteers. They fulfil important roles in other areas such as catering, logistics, communications and administration.

New members are welcome.

Approach your local Fire Control Centre for advice on joining a brigade.


Camden is situated 50km Southwest of Sydney, NSW and is part of the NSW Rural Fire Service's Macarthur Zone which includes Camden, Campbelltown and Liverpool Local Government Areas (LGA).

Camden has over 130 volunteers in 7 brigades and attend over 400 incidents annually. Camden's fleet contains 19 vehicles of various categories including an urban interface pumper, rural fire tankers, catering vehicle and support vehicles.


Volunteering

All brigades in the Camden LGA need volunteers to assist in providing protection to their local communities. People over the age of 16 years can apply to join the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Anyone interested in becoming members of the communications or catering brigades don't need to undertake firefighter training. All training and equipment is provided.

If you wish to be an active firefighter, it is advantageous to live within a short distance of your local station. All training is provided and personal protective equipment is issued to successful applicants. Training is provided progressively and at a number of levels, commencing with basic training.

For more information on how to become a volunteer click here to go to the NSW, RFS website for details.