Becoming a Fire Fighter in Queensland

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About this role

Protect life and property by responding to fire alarms and emergency calls, putting out fires and administering first aid.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Fire Fighter include:

  • put out fires and stop fires spreading
  • help carry out search and rescue operations and administer first aid
  • maintain site security systems
  • train recruits in emergency procedures and practices
  • visit buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
  • maintain tools and equipment
  • assist other agencies in crisis and emergency situations
  • educate others about fire safety and fire preventative measures.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Fire Fighter

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  1. Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    AHC31424

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)

    PUA60120

    • 18 months – 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • Has entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Course in Awareness of the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)

    22611VIC

    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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