Career

Fire and Emergency Workers

Government & Defence

Career stats

Weekly pay

$2,046

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

18,100

Growth

Relatively steady

Overview

Fire and Emergency Workers attend emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security and protect life and property.

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks

  • attending the scene of fires and other emergencies reported to authorities
  • rescuing and evacuating people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations
  • operating pumps spraying water foam and chemicals from hoses portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
  • cutting openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants
  • maintaining site security systems
  • administering first aid
  • attending and participating in training activities rescue classes drills demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques
  • training recruits in emergency procedures and practices
  • visiting buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
  • maintaining tools and equipment

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Diploma or Certificate in Public Safety
  • Diploma or Certificate in Fire Protection

 

Short Courses Available

  • Course in Basic Wildfire Awareness
  • Course in Waterway Emergency Response
  • Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation)
  • Certificate IV in Emergency Response Coordination
  • Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer)
  • Course in Urban Search and Rescue (Team Leader)
  • Course in High Angle Rescue Techniques
More about VET

Industry

Government & Defence

If you enjoy complex problem solving, and are a critical thinker who is good at communicating with people and undertaking administrative tasks, then the Public Administration and Safety sector might have a career pathway for you.

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