Qfr Recruit Firefighter

Queensland Fire Department
Status
Expression of Interest
Register your Interest in preparation for the next recruit firefighter campaign
Classification
Recruit Firefighter (FFR)
Division
Queensland Fire and Rescue
Contact
About Us
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities.
The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.
The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.
The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability.
Purpose of the role
Protect and serve the community by responding to fires and other emergencies in a professional and timely manner to minimise loss to life, property and the environment.
Improve the safety and emergency preparedness of the community by contributing to fire prevention and community education activities
Entry requirement
Entry Levels For The Role Are
Recruit Firefighter
External Firefighter (Standing Order SO-Q-BM-3.26)
An application, assessment and selection process exists for both entry levels.
For more information on the application processes go to
Mandatory requirements
Before an applicant can be appointed as a Firefighter, they must provide evidence of or successfully complete the following:
Currently holds a valid Blue Card (from Blue Card Services), with attached evidence to support
Manual Medium Rigid (MR) driver's licence as recognised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads
Current Apply First Aid Certificate
Current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate
Compliance with QFD medical and fitness standards
Criminal History Check
Clinical Psychometric Assessment.
Your key accountabilities
Operations Management
As part of a fire crew, respond to fire, road crash rescue/entrapments, technical rescues, hazardous material and other emergency incidents.
Operate emergency response vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner, including driving a fire appliance and other emergency response vehicles as required, under varying circumstances and conditions.
Provide first aid and resuscitation where required.
Maintain QFD equipment, resources and facilities to ensure a constant state of operational readiness.
Undertake a range of functions requiring the practical application of acquired skills and knowledge.
Undertake operational duties that are within the five roles of the Operations' Management function as described in the QFD Functional Management business model, being:
research and information
risk reduction
readiness
response
recovery.
Community Safety Operations
Promote community awareness in fire prevention by supporting and participating in community education programs and activities.
Promote community safety by assisting with the inspection of property, buildings and emergency response equipment and assisting with the development of evacuation plans and emergency response procedures.
Communicate effectively and appropriately within the workplace, with other emergency service personnel and with members of the community.
Professional Development
Develop and maintain competencies as required by QFD and pursue opportunities for self-development through participating in relevant training programs.
Participate in relevant tactical, operational and technical functions and effectively acquire suitable skills, and maintain those skills through professional development programs.
Operations Business Management
Undertake administrative duties and contribute to the maintenance of manual and computerised station records.
Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to organisational health policies and principles.
Contribute to all station activities and promote a productive work environment through a positive team approach to all tasks.
Undertake all duties with the highest level of personal integrity and professionalism as required in the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service and other Codes of Practice.
Comply with legislative, policy and procedural requirements appropriate to the position and perform duties in line with corporate governance practices.
Comply with responsibilities of WHS legislation.
Capabilities
Role
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream –Individual Contributor(leading self)
Vision
Leads strategically
Stimulates ideas and innovation
Leads change in complex environments
Makes insightful decisions
Results
Develops and mobilises talent
Builds enduring relationships
Inspires others
Drives accountability and outcomes
Accountability
Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
Pursues continuous growth
Demonstrates sound governance
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:
Respect
Integrity
Trust
Courage
Loyalty
Want more information?
Please contact should you have any queries.
You can also visit our website to find out more about our organisation.
Further information on the Recruit Firefighter Recruitment process can be obtained here .
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