UNIT GROUP 4412 FIRE AND EMERGENCY WORKERS

FIRE AND EMERGENCY WORKERS attend emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security and protect life and property.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• attending the scene of fires and other emergencies reported to authorities
• rescuing and evacuating people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations
• operating pumps, spraying water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
• cutting openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants
• maintaining site security systems
• administering first aid
• attending and participating in training activities, rescue classes, drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques
• training recruits in emergency procedures and practices
• visiting buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
• maintaining tools and equipment

Occupations:
441211 Emergency Service Worker
441212 Fire Fighter

Alternative Title:
Emergency Response Officer

Attends the scene of emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

Industrial Paramedic

Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls, controls and extinguishes fires, and protects life and property. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

Fire Engineer (Army)
Fire Prevention Officer
Leading Firefighter