However, in saying that, many of the roles require a great deal from a volunteer both mentally and physically. While every volunteer can be invaluable in a team, a certain level of commitment is essential.

If you are fit, agile and confident, you may well have what it takes to be trained in rescue from heights. If you have highly developed analytical, management and planning skills, you may strive to be trained in Map Reading and Navigation, Land Search Operations or Team Leader. If communication is your forte, written and/or verbal, being trained in Communications may well suit you.

The only personal attributes required to join the
State Emergency Service are:

• A willingness to learn
• Ability to well both in a team and individually
• Confidence in your own abilities and potential
• Ability to learn to trust and and be trusted within a team
• Ability to accurately follow direction but, most importantly you must be willing to have fun while you learn to save lives.