Fire Fighter
ANZSCO 441212
13,300
7%
8%
43 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Fire Fighters respond to fire alarms and emergency calls, control and extinguish fires, and protect life and property.
What they typically do
- Attends the scene of fires and other emergencies.
- Rescues and evacuates people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations.
- Operates pumps, sprays water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances.
- Cuts openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants.
- Maintains site security systems.
- Administers first aid.
- Attends and participates in training activities, rescue classes, drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques.
- Trains recruits in emergency procedures and practices.
- Visits buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants.
- Maintains tools and equipment.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Fire Fighter.
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Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
PUA20622 · AQF 2 · 28 providers
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Course in High Angle Rescue Techniques
22613VIC · 1 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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Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)
PUA40319 · AQF 4 · 21 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation)
PUA60922 · AQF 6 · 3 providers
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Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
PUA20719 · AQF 2 · 18 providers
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Course in Liquid Petroleum Gas Emergency Response
22590VIC · 1 providers
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Course in Fire Safety Inspecting
22592VIC · 1 providers