451232 Firefighter

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Aviation Firefighter
• Hazardous Materials Firefighter
• Leading Firefighter

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls
• Operates pumps, sprays water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers, and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
• Locates, rescues, and evacuates people trapped in dangerous situations, and provides first aid and medical assistance to injured individuals
• Visits buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
• Conducts fire prevention and safety education programs for the public
• Maintains firefighting equipment and vehicles
• Participates in firefighting training exercises, drills, and demonstrations