Fire Fighter
OSCA 451232·ANZSCO 441212
13,500
6.6%
8.5%
43 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Fire Fighter is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations), Course in High Angle Rescue Techniques, Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations), and Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations).
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About this career
Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls, controls and extinguishes fires, and protects life and property.
What they typically do
- Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls
- Operates pumps, sprays water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
- Locates, rescues and evacuates people trapped in dangerous situations, and provides first aid and medical assistance to injured individuals
- Visits buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
- Conducts fire prevention and safety education programs for the public
- Maintains firefighting equipment and vehicles
- Participates in firefighting training exercises, drills and demonstrations
Where they work
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