One QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many Partners.
Australia's emergency service agency, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES), ensures the safety of people and property across Queensland through prevention, preparation, response, and recovery activities in emergency situations.
Comprising the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS), Rural Fire Service (RFS), and State Emergency Service (SES), QFES supports volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.
The unique functions of QFES deliver high-quality fire, rescue, emergency, and disaster management services through a single agency, improving community safety outcomes.
This collaborative approach with key stakeholders achieves improved safety outcomes for the community.
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across Queensland through the provision of effective prevention, preparation, response and recovery activities across a range of emergency situations.
As an emergency service agency, QFES comprises the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS), the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and the State Emergency Service (SES).
Promote community safety and emergency preparedness by contributing to community education activities.
Maintain the required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training.
Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment in a safe and effective manner.
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the 'key accountabilities' for this role:
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:
We are looking for individuals who can commit to attending incident and emergency calls, participate in regular drills and training sessions, obtain an MRV licence, and comply with QFES policies and procedures.