A Career as a Volunteer Firefighter

Just the Job host Clinton Randell really is in the hot seat this week, checking out something he's always wanted to know more about - being a volunteer fire fighter. It's a fantastic voluntary role that not only provides an incredible community service, but teaches volunteers a huge range of valuable skills. There are more than 8000 volunteer fire fighters throughout New Zealand and along with fire fighting and rescues, the volunteers are actively involved in the community. At the Kumeu Volunteer Fire Station near Auckland, before Clinton can do anything he needs to be decked out in the right gear. Training officer Simon Shields gets him sorted with what he needs then it's time to get stuck in and learn what it's all about. While volunteers from Kumeu attend some 300 call outs each year, they are also active in the community. One initiative they have seen great results from is the Right Track Programme. Targeting 15-25 year olds who have used a vehicle in a careless manner, the programme gives them a wake-up call to how quickly things can go wrong. Clinton has certainly had a real eye-opener into a career that communities throughout the country simply can't do without. Find out more about this, and a huge variety of other careers, at http://www.justthejob.co.nz Click the subscribe button to be notified when we have new videos on line. Good Job Hunting!