Auxiliary Firefighter

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property across Queensland through effective prevention, preparation, response, and recovery activities across a range of emergency situations. Comprising the Fire and Rescue Service, the Rural Fire Service, and the State Emergency Service, QFES supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.

Purpose of the Role

The functions of QFES are unique, delivering high-quality fire, rescue, emergency, and disaster management services through a single agency. This collaborative approach across the service and with key stakeholders delivers improved safety outcomes for the community.

Key Requirements

• Employer's written consent to attend incidents and emergencies (where applicable)
• Live or work within a reasonable distance of the auxiliary fire station
• Australian Permanent Resident Status
• Manual C Class driver’s licence

The QFES expects that all auxiliary firefighters will commit to the following throughout their employment:

• Attending incident and emergency calls – 50% of calls as a day worker with routine hours; or 30% of calls as a shift worker or have non‑routine hours
• Attending 75% of regular drill and training sessions
• Obtaining an MRV licence, at their own expense, within 12 months of employment
• Participating in ongoing skills acquisition and maintenance programs, including first aid/emergency care
• Complying with QFES policies and procedures including code of conduct, safety, and personal presentation standards

Your Key Accountabilities

• As a member of a team, respond to fire and other emergency incidents.
• Promote community safety and emergency preparedness by contributing to community education activities.
• Develop and maintain competencies by actively participating in regular drills and other relevant training courses provided by QFES.
• Maintain the required attendance standards for emergency incidents and training.
• Operate specialist firefighting and rescue equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Contribute to upkeep and hygiene of station facilities.
• Ensure maintenance and repair of operational equipment and station facilities.
• Contribute to incident reporting and general station administration as required.
• Promote a positive team approach in all work activities.
• Comply with legislative, policy, and procedural requirements appropriate to the position.
• Communicate effectively with QFES personnel, other emergency service providers, and the general community.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to organisational health principles and procedures.

Capabilities

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following leadership and management behavioural competencies:

• Performance through Vision: Understands how their work aligns to organisational objectives, acts proactively, responds flexibly to change, focuses on customers, seeks continuous improvement.
• Performance through Results: Focuses on performance, manages internal and external relationships, supports others’ capability development, gives constructive feedback.
• Performance through Accountability: Models professional and ethical behaviour, displays rigour in analysis, applies specialist knowledge and skills, commits to personal development.

Once you join us, we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values: Respect, Integrity, Trust, Courage, Loyalty.

For more information, you can visit our website to find out more about our organisation. Further information on the Auxiliary Firefighter Recruitment process can be obtained here.