Firefighter

Department of Fire and Emergency Services; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) in Western Australia is recruiting a pool of firefighters to join a dynamic, community-focused emergency service. The role involves responding to fires, rescues, vehicle accidents and other incidents to protect people, property and the environment.

Ideal candidates will show courage, compassion, resilience and dedication, be team players with a strong work ethic, and have a passion to learn, develop and serve the community.

Qualifications

• Be prepared to serve the community through firefighting and emergency response.
• Demonstrate courage, compassion, resilience and teamwork in high pressure situations.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, development and service.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and participate in emergency incidents to safeguard people, property and the environment.
• Assist in fires, vehicle accidents, rescues and other emergencies as part of a team.

Skills

Courage

Compassion

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

We are recruiting a pool of people who are looking for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career that not only provides community safety and awareness but also provides firefighting and emergency skills, experience and knowledge, career development opportunities and family friendly working environments.

Our ideal firefighter will have courage, compassion, resilience, enthusiasm, show dedication and commitment, be a team player with strong work ethic and have passion to learn, develop and protect and serve the community.

If you have these qualities, your journey with DFES starts here.

As a firefighter, you will be involved in responding to and participating in emergency incidents to assist and safeguard people, property and the environment. This includes responding to fires, vehicle accidents, rescues, and other emergency incidents.

Eligibility To Apply

To become a firefighter, you must meet the following essential pre-requisites:

• Be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident with unrestricted work rights, or be a New Zealand Citizen with a Special Category Visa.
• Current Manual (C Class) driver’s licence.
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate HLTAID011.

Closing Date: 4pm AWST Monday 16 November 2026.