Emergency Response Experts Sought
Job Description
The Queensland Fire Department is hiring skilled professionals to fill critical roles in emergency response.
Fire Communications Officers are the backbone of emergency response, ensuring timely and effective communication with the public and emergency services. They work in fast-paced environments, managing multiple calls and incidents simultaneously, and provide expert advice to operational staff.
Key Responsibilities:
* Accept incoming emergency incident calls and collect relevant information
* Assess risks associated with a situation and determine the appropriate response
* Dispatch resources to calls for assistance and notify other organisations as required
* Maintain and update incident information in computer-aided dispatch systems
* Support operational staff until incident completion and complete post-incident administration
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Current valid Blue Card from Blue Card Services
* Australian Citizenship or Australian Resident Status
* Certificate III in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations) or ability to obtain
* Ability to successfully complete training programs such as the 'Communications Training and Professional Development Program'
Applicants must be able to work effectively in teams and demonstrate strong leadership competencies.
Leadership Competency Stream – Individual Contributor: Vision, Results, Accountability
The QFD shared values include Respect, Integrity, Trust, Courage, and Loyalty.