Want a job that isn't your typical 9-5? If you're serious in a career that helps and protects your community then this is the best step you could possibly take.
We seek intelligent, fit, community-minded people from all backgrounds who are looking for a unique challenge.
To be a successful firefighter, you need a wide range of skills, knowledge, and abilities. We seek to employ people who reflect our professionalism and values, along with the diversity of our society.
What will be required of me?
ACT Fire & Rescue may, as part of their duties, be required to:
- Respond to Structure Fires
- Respond to Hazardous Materials Incidents
- Respond to Bushfires
- Respond to Chemical, Biological and Radiological Incidents
- Respond to Vehicle Fires
- Assess Fire Engineered Building Solutions
- Undertake Motor Vehicle Accident Rescue
- Ensure Fire Safety Compliance in Buildings
- Undertake Confined Space Rescue
- Conduct Fire Hazard Inspections
- Undertake Trench Rescue
- Provide Community Education
- Respond to Building Collapses
- Provide Emergency Medical Assistance
- Undertake Animal Rescues
- Coordinate Community Fire Units
- Conduct Fire Investigations
- Conduct Community Events Planning
- Provide Storm Damage Assistance
- Conduct Community Safety Planning
- Respond to Automatic Fire Alarms
- Provide Communications Support to Emergency Agencies
- Provide Assistance at Community events and to Community organisations
What makes a successful firefighter?
- You are resilient and work effectively in challenging situations
- You appreciate the need to critically evaluate risk and adhere to safe work practices
- You have good communication skills
- You have a commitment to service and helping others
- You understand and are willing to undertake all of the firefighting duties
- You have the ability to work flexibly
- You have a bit of life experience
Recruitment
Candidates who accept an offer of employment are required to attend recruit training at the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) Hume Training Centre which by the end of it you'll gain a qualification! To partake in the training program you need to be 21 - not quite there yet? It's the perfect time to start preparing.
The program includes 20 weeks of intensive training as a Fourth Class Firefighter, covering (but not limited to) the following:
- Use of fire appliances and pumps, rescue equipment, radio networks, computer response systems
- Management of hazardous materials
- Administering of first aid
- Wildfire behaviour and suppression management
- Fire science and behaviour awareness
- Basics of building construction
- Varying methods of water and electricity supply and
- Workplace health and safety
Keen? Register your interest now!
If you're keen on a job as a firefighter, chuck in your deets below to register your interest!
