Job Summary
This role involves serving as a volunteer firefighter in a collaborative emergency response team. The successful candidate will be required to attend incident and emergency calls, participate in regular drills and training sessions, and maintain the required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to fire and other emergency incidents as a member of a team, while ensuring safety and effectiveness on the fire ground.
* Promote community safety and emergency preparedness by contributing to community education activities.
* Develop and maintain competencies by actively participating in regular drills and other relevant training courses provided by the QFES to ensure safety and effectiveness on the fire ground.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Employers written consent to attend incidents and emergencies (where applicable)
* Live or work within a reasonable distance of auxiliary fire station
* Australian Permanent Resident Status
Benefits
* Opportunity to develop skills and gain experience in emergency services
* Chance to contribute to a collaborative team effort in promoting community safety and emergency preparedness
About This Role
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is a unique entity that delivers high quality fire, rescue, emergency and disaster management services through a single agency. As an important part of this service, appointees shall also:
* Promote a positive team approach in all work activities
* Comply with legislative, policy and procedural requirements appropriate to the position.
* Communicate effectively with QFES personnel, other emergency service providers and the general community.
* Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to organisational health principles and procedures