Fire Fighter Skill Assessment - -441212

Fire Fighter Skill Assessment

Descriptions

Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls, controls and extinguishes fires, and protects life and property. Registration or licensing may be required.

Job Description

  • Attending the scene of fires and other emergencies reported to authorities
  • Rescuing and evacuating people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations
  • Operating pumps, spraying water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
  • Cutting openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants
  • Maintaining site security systems
  • Administering first aid
  • Attending and participating in training activities, rescue classes, drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques
  • Training recruits in emergency procedures and practices
  • Visiting buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
  • Maintaining tools and equipment

Skill Shortages

YearAUSNSWVICQLDSAWATASNTACT
2025
NS
S
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
2024
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
2023
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
S
NS
NS
NS
2022
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
S
NS
NS
NS
2021
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
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Legend:

S
S-Shortage
NS
NS-No Shortage
R
R-Regional Shortage
M
M-Metropolitan Shortage