Fire And Emergency Workers

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

Occupations in this field typically require an Certificate III qualification including at least two years on-the-job training or a Certificate IV qualification.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• 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

Occupations:

• Emergency Service Worker 
• Fire Fighter

Emergency Service Worker

Alternative Title:

• Emergency Response Officer

Attends the scene of emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security.

Specialisation:

• Industrial Paramedic

Fire Fighter

Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls, controls and extinguishes fires, and protects life and property. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

• Fire Engineer (Army) 
• Fire Prevention Officer
• Leading Firefighter