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    How do I become a seasonal wildland firefighter in Australia?

    I work as a seasonal wildland firefighter in California and im looking for some information on working in Australia for a fire season or two. Who do I need to get in contact with? How would i go about doing this? Any help would really be appreciated!! Thanks!

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    The firefighters you saw in the news are mostly CFS and retained firefighters - the CFS are all volunteers and retained are evening and on call firfighters assigned to a particular unit.

    Only a small and I mean small <3% of firefighters are actually paid and they are all full time.

    To be retained you have to be available throughout the year.

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    I suspect that you're looking for paid work. The majority of the fire fighters in Victoria (southern state of Australia) are volunteers. Your best best is to contact the Country Fire Authority through the link below.

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    Try contacting the CFA- Country Fire Authority. for Vic
    http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/joining/career_ff/index.htm
    for NSW
    http://www.bushfire.nsw.gov.au/

    The majority of our bush fire fighters are volunteers but am sure they can steer you in the right direction

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