The reality is, we are looking to face prolonged bushfire seasons as climate change alters the countries landscape.
Anticipating more of what we experienced at the start of this year, the Victorian Government is now in the process recruiting forest firefighters who are ready to step up and help protect their communities and the environment this bushfire season.
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio today announced applications have now opened for Victorians of all backgrounds to join Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) as seasonal project firefighters.
The recruitment drive offers employment, training and pathway opportunities for suitable applicants in regional communities. Successful applicants will join a highly skilled team of more than 1,000 frontline forest firefighters ready to keep Victorians safe.
These FFMVic crews based in the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning, will work alongside crews from Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water and VicForests, the CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria.
Applications for Project Firefighters are open from Friday 31 July and close on Sunday 23 August. For further information and to apply visit ffm.vic.gov.au or call 136 186.
