Mundaring Volunteer Bushfire Brigade - Incident Control Vehicle (ICV) Crew
About this opportunity
Mundaring’s ICV is an office on wheels! Onboard are networked computers, along with WAERN, CB and High Frequency radios, plus satellite and mobile phones. It weighs over 12 tons and can’t go off-road, it is set up ‘out of harms way’ but close enough to the incident so the firies can check in and out conveniently.
Duties
• Radio Communications: ICV crews are trained in radio protocol and operation. They relay messages between the fire ground and the IMT, and between the IMT and the DFES Communications Centre (ComCen). • IMT Support: ICV Crews provide support to the IMT which can consist of senior volunteer firefighters, career firefighters and/or DFES personnel who plan and action the response to the incident. The Crew will obtain information for the IMT such as weather, maps and even live video feed from the air intelligence helicopter. They can also act as scribes and document information for the IMT. • Logistics: ICV Crews register and document all personnel and appliances coming into and out of the incident. They advise the IMT on trigger points for First Aid and Welfare. • Mapping: ICV Crews are able to access key incident information and provide or create maps to assist the IMT.
Additional requirements
National Police Certificate *. Others .
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills are required to access information from various sources.
• Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication to relay information, follow instructions and maintain effective communications with crew members and IMT.
• Teamwork: Capacity to work collaboratively with other crew members and IMT members.
• Stress Management: Ability to remain calm and focused during periods that can become high pressured and critical.
• Physical Fitness: You may be required to work in a sometimes hot environment for extended hours however general fitness should enable you to carry out the tasks required.
• 3 hours, once a month (Sunday), training • 2 hours, once a month (Tuesday evening), training/meeting • 2 hours, every four weeks (Saturday morning) for Shire radio schedules • Plus callouts
Suitable for- Skilled Volunteers
- Young adults, 18 - 24
- Administration & Office Management
- Safety & Emergency Services
All training will be provided through in-house and DFES training courses.
ReimbursementCost of police check is covered by the agency