ESU Volunteers roles and responsibilities
ESU volunteers provide assistance to the community in times of emergency and disaster.
Volunteers are responsible for delivering two or all of the ESUs functions, which may include multi-functional delivery of SES functions, firefighting and/or fire prevention functions and also QAS Community First Responder functions.
An ESU volunteer has the choice as to what function/s they wish to perform as part of an ESU or they may prefer to take on a non-operational role by providing welfare support to ESU volunteers and their community during times of an emergency or disaster situation.
The key obligations of ESU volunteers include:
- attending training activities and become proficient in required skills so that the ESU is able to perform its functions within the community;
- employing safe work practices and observing all relevant safety precautions;
- participating in emergency response operations or providing support to the ESU;
- maintaining in good order, all clothing and equipment.
If you live in an ESU area, please contact your ESU Coordinator for information on how to join the ESU.
Last updated 1 June 2005
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