About us As an emergency service agency, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across Queensland through the provision of effective prevention, preparation, response and recovery activities across a range of emergency situations. Comprising the Fire and Rescue Service, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, QFES also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders. QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners. The functions of the QFES are unique. It is the only entity in Australia that delivers high quality fire, rescue, emergency and disaster management services through a single agency. This collaborative approach across the service and with key stakeholders delivers improved safety outcomes for the community. Purpose of the role * Protect and serve the community by responding to fires and other emergencies in a professional and timely manner to minimise loss to life, property and the environment. * Improve the safety and emergency preparedness of the community by contributing to fire prevention and community education activities Entry requirement Entry levels for the role are: * Recruit Firefighter * External Firefighter (Standing Order SO-Q-BM-3.26) An application, assessment and selection process exists for both entry levels. For more information on the application processes go to www.qfes.qld.gov.au/employment Mandatory requirements Before an applicant can be appointed as a Firefighter, they must provide evidence of or successfully complete the following: * Currently holds a valid Blue Card (from Blue Card Services), with attached evidence to support * Manual Medium Rigid (MR) driver's licence as recognised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads * Current Apply First Aid Certificate * Current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate * Compliance with QFES medical and fitness standards * Criminal History Check * Clinical Psychometric Assessment. Your key accountabilities Operations Management * As part of a fire crew, respond to fire, road crash rescue/entrapments, technical rescues, hazardous material and other emergency incidents. * Operate emergency response vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner, including driving a fire appliance and other emergency response vehicles as required, under varying circumstances and conditions. * Provide first aid and resuscitation where required. * Maintain QFES equipment, resources and facilities to ensure a constant state of operational readiness. * Undertake a range of functions requiring the practical application of acquired skills and knowledge. * Undertake operational duties that are within the five roles of the Operations' Management function as described in the QFES Functional Management business model, being:research and information * risk reduction * readiness * response * recovery. Community Safety Operations * Promote community awareness in fire prevention by supporting and participating in community education programs and activities. * Promote community safety by assisting with the inspection…
Click here to view more detail / apply for 2025 Recruit Firefighter Campaign, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
Click here to view more detail / apply for 2025 Recruit Firefighter Campaign, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
