Rural Fire Service Officer
1 month ago
Join Queensland Fire and Emergency Services as a Rural Fire Service Officer and play a critical role in supporting rural fire brigades and volunteers.
About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, providing operational and business support to local brigades and their members.
Key Responsibilities- Provide day-to-day operational and business support to local brigades, ensuring they are empowered to effectively protect the community.
- Respond to rural fires and other emergency incidents, providing operational support, mentoring, and leadership.
- Support operational preparedness, including maintaining heavy plant registers and conducting station, equipment, and fleet audits.
- Assist Bushfire Mitigation Officers with local bushfire mitigation activities, including identifying bushfire risks and providing basic mitigation advice to landowners.
- Collaborate with the Operational Capability Coordinator to assist brigades with planning, procuring, and maintaining equipment.
- Support the execution of fleet and station maintenance plans, ensuring assets are available for planned maintenance and disposal.
- Attend Rural Fire Brigade and/or Group meetings to provide timely updates, expert advice, and support brigade governance requirements.
- Assist with training coordination, delivery, and facilitation across the Area, District, and Region.
- Meet the mandatory requirements and attributes as outlined in the generic RFSQ Rural Officer One (RFSO1) role description.
- Have a thorough knowledge of the concepts, strategies, and issues associated with managing rural fire services, particularly in a volunteer environment.
- Be able to provide operational leadership at emergency situations using the AIIMS/IMS methodology.
As a Rural Fire Service Officer, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, providing critical support to rural fire brigades and volunteers.
You will be part of a team that is dedicated to protecting the community and preventing bushfires.
We offer a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and the chance to make a real difference in the community.
If you are passionate about fire safety and emergency response, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.
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