Girls on Fire – Part 2 (Careers in Emergency Services)

Inspiring girls to join Emergency Services featuring Bronnie Mackintosh recently on The Living Room show.

Not to be missed –  an interactive experience for female students in Year 10 – 12 looking for a rewarding career pathway with the NSW Fire and Emergency Services. 

Two part series includes:

• Overview of the NSW Fire & Emergency Services
• What are the various roles within emergency services?
• How to prepare for and discover which path to take during & post high-school
• Resilience as a core capability
• Panel of firefighters from all the services sharing their journeys
• Opportunity to interact with Emergency Services and ask questions
• Learn more about community safety, volunteering opportunities and your role

The Fire and Emergency Services included in these sessions:

• Fire and Rescue, NSW  Aviation Rescue Firefighting
• NSW Rural Fire Service  NSW State Emergency Service
• National Parks & Wildlife Service  Forestry Corporation, NSW

1st Session (Part 1) – 40 min presentation plus Q&A

• Overview of Emergencies & how they are managed
• Who are our Emergency Services and what roles are available
• Who are we as responsible community members
• Understanding of the fundamentals of community safety
• Introduction to resilience

2nd Session (Part 2) – 40 min presentation plus Q&A

• Meet the firefighters in our Emergency Services
• Understand what it’s like to be a firefighter & what the role involves
• Learn the various pathways to employment & building blocks to success
• Explain the need for inclusive, multi-skilled teams that connect with our communities
• Community impact of emergencies & disasters
• Building your resilience