Casual Auxiliary Firefighter – Emergency Response

Queensland Fire And Emergency Services; Harrisville; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services in Harrisville seeks an Auxiliary Firefighter for casual flexible work to support incident response and community safety programs. The role requires commitment to drills, ongoing skills maintenance and collaboration with station teams.

Applicants must be Australian permanent residents, live or work near an auxiliary station, hold a manual C class licence, and be willing to obtain an MRV licence within 12 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Attending incident and emergency calls and contributing to fire ground safety.
• Participating in regular drills and training sessions to maintain readiness.
• Maintaining personal safety, equipment handling, and station hygiene.
• Complying with QFES policies, procedures and code of conduct.
• Possessing or obtaining required licences and clearances for auxiliary firefighters.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire and other emergency incidents as part of a station team.
• Promote community safety and emergency preparedness through education activities.
• Develop and maintain competencies via regular drills and training courses.
• Maintain attendance standards for emergencies and training commitments.
• Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment safely and effectively.
• Contribute to upkeep and hygiene of station facilities and general administration.
• Communicate effectively with QFES personnel and the public.
• Support a safe and healthy work environment by following health principles.

Skills

Emergency response

Community education

Training adherence

Safety standards

Licences

Job description

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services in Harrisville seeks an Auxiliary Firefighter for casual flexible work to support incident response and community safety programs. The role requires commitment to drills, ongoing skills maintenance and collaboration with station teams.

Applicants must be Australian permanent residents, live or work near an auxiliary station, hold a manual C class licence, and be willing to obtain an MRV licence within 12 months of employment.