Fire and Emergency Workers
ANZSCO 4412
19,900
4%
16%
$2,473
45 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Fire and Emergency Workers attend emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security and protect life and property.
What they typically do
- 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
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Fire and Emergency Workers.
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Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)
PUA30420 · AQF 3 · 9 providers
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Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
PUA30719 · AQF 3 · 17 providers
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Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
PUA30622 · AQF 3 · 30 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
PUA60120 · AQF 6 · 4 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation)
PUA60922 · AQF 6 · 3 providers
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Certificate III in Public Safety (Community Safety)
PUA31422 · AQF 3 · 4 providers
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Certificate III in Underground Coal Mine Inertisation Team Operations
11441NAT · AQF 3 · 0 providers
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Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Operations)
PUA30519 · AQF 3 · 4 providers
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Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
RII30719 · AQF 3 · 70 providers
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Certificate III in Public Safety (Biosecurity Emergency Response Operations)
PUA30922 · AQF 3 · 2 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue Management)
PUA60219 · AQF 6 · 0 providers
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Certificate III in Airborne Operations
AVI30525 · AQF 3 · 4 providers