Recruitment Information

Regardless of which role(s) you wish to undertake the CFS will provide full training by experienced and qualified trainers.

The CFS offers a range of roles including:

• Fire fighter

• Radio Operation

• Catering

• Administration Support

• Operational Support

• Community Education

• Fundraising

You will be working side by side with other volunteers in times of emergency and you will learn new and valuable skills that will assist you in day-to-day life and in your workplace. 

Most of all you get to help make your community a safer place to live in and enjoy the support of the rest of your community for your efforts. 

All members of the Service will tell you that the personal benefits they receive more than compensate for the time invested. 

What will it cost me?

Basically your time and dedication

Volunteers are expected to attend Brigade training sessions that usually occur on a weekly basis. You will be told how much time you are expected to commit when you speak with your local Brigade.

As a CFS volunteer you are not expected to pay for your protective clothing uniform. You will be provided with all the training and equipment necessary to undertake your role.  

How do I become a volunteer?

If you would like to join the Brigade please Email us at nsacfs@chariot.net.au
Membership within Norton Summit / Ashton CFS , Also depends on your location. usually within 4-6 minuets of the station is Preferred.

Info on Cadets Contact, Cadet Coordinator, Cadets Train with Fire fighters, Monday Nights from 7:30pm

What will happen next?

Before you are able to join, you must agree to a Confidential Criminal Records Check that is conducted by the South Australian Police.

You can get a copy of the form from your local Brigade. All instructions and postal details are included on the form.

Once the Confidential Criminal Records Check has been undertaken you will receive a letter from the Chief Executive Officer to tell you if you are able to apply to your local Brigade or if your application has been rejected.

If you are able to apply take the letter to the Brigade Captain or Administrative Officer.

Your application to join is voted on by the Brigade members at a General meeting. The Brigade may accept, reject or defer your application.

If you are accepted you will be on probation for six (6) months. During this time you must successfully complete level one fire fighter training.

CFS MEMBERSHIP

Opportunities exist within your local CFS Brigade for positions as: 

CFS Cadets

If you are between 12 and 18 years old you can join the CFS as a cadet. As a cadet you will be trained by qualified and experienced volunteer fire fighters in:

• Fire fighting skills 

• Using fire hydrants and hoses 

• Using ladders Fire extinguishers 

• Using CFS radios 

• Map reading 

• Basic first aid.

CFS Fire fighters

Volunteer Fire fighters are trained to deal with all kinds of emergencies including:

• Bush and grass fires

• Structural fires

• Storm damage and floods

• Motor vehicle accidents

• Hazardous chemical spills

• Industrial accidents

 CFS Auxiliary

Auxiliary members provide a range of services such as:

• Radio operations

• Logistics

• Catering

• Administration.