Auxiliary Firefighter Recruitment
Auxiliary firefighters are integral members of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service working along side full-time or volunteer firefighters in the provision of fire and rescue services to the communities of Queensland. Please view the link below for specific locations or contact Nicole Lee, Auxiliary Liaison Officer on 07 3247 8079 or nlee@emergency.qld.gov.au for further information.
Anybody can become an auxiliary firefighter within their local community provided they possess the following:
- Employer’s consent to attend incidents and emergencies*
- Live or Work within 5 minutes of auxiliary fire station
- Australian Resident Status
- Manual ‘C’ class driver’s licence
*negotiable
Commitment
The QFRS expect that all auxiliary firefighters will be committed to:
- Attending incident and emergency calls
- 50% of calls if you are a day worker
- 30% of calls if you are a shift worker
- Attending 75% of regular drill and training sessions
- Completing Senior First Aid & Advance Resuscitation training at QFRS expense
- Obtaining an ‘MRV’ licence, at your own expense, within 12 months of commencement
- Complying with the QFRS safety and personal presentation standards
Selection Process
As part of the recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to undertake a number of assessments and achieve results which meet QFRS standards.
- Application Form
- Aptitude Test
assess your ability to complete various numeracy and literacy tasks - Physical Test
assess your muscular strength and physical ability - Interview
assess your interpersonal and communication skills - Medical Assessment
- Referee Checks
- Criminal History Check
Positions are limited. Please contact your local station regarding the availability of vacancies and for further information.
- Applicant Information Booklet (PDF / 2 MB)
- Application Form (PDF / 160 KB)
- Employer Consent Form (PDF / 41 KB)
- Employers Information Booklet (PDF / 1.5 MB)
Last updated 3 August 2006
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