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No day is average for this Forest Fire Operations Officer

Getting a seasonal Project Firefighter (PFF) role with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) put Tom Robinson in good stead when the opportunity to apply for a Forest Fire Operations Officer (FFOO) role came up.

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From wool classer to firefighter – a perfect career change

Seasonal Project Firefighters (PFF) complement Forest Fire Management Victoria’s (FFMVic) permanent firefighting staff and are responsible for bushfire suppression and prevention activities including planned burning.

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There is no typical day in the life of a Forest and Fire Operations Officer

Working with a diverse range of people who all have different skills and backgrounds is a major highlight for Forest and Fire Management Victoria’s (FFMVic) Forest and Fire Operations Officer (FFOO) Rachel Hansen.

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Family connections encourage interest in fire fighter role

Protecting Victoria from bushfires has been a family affair for Heyfield-based Will Sincich so it was natural for him to apply to become a Project Firefighter (PFF) with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) when the opportunity arose.

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End of year uni break, a perfect time to work as a Project Firefighter

Timing is everything if you are looking for the perfect job where you can experience the great outdoors, build on your skillset, help the community and fit it in around your studies all at the same time.

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Help to manage Victoria’s state forests has great appeal for this Project Firefighter

Brittany Dunkley is a Project Firefighter (PFF) based at Forest Fire Management Victoria’s (FFMVic) Noojee depot, she’s 23 and first heard of the role while studying at university.

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Being a Forest and Fire Operations Officer is never boring

A passion for the environment and conservation lead Mel to start her career path with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic).

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A job of a lifetime

A job advert for seasonal Project Firefighters (PFF) on Forest Fire Management Victoria’s (FFMVic) Facebook page sparked Dave Gamble’s interest to apply.

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From driving a car to being in charge of a Unimog

Bec Luppino’s career path with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) started like many Forest and Fire Operations Officers (FFOO) as a contracted Project Firefighter (PFF).

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