Recruit Course

If you are one of the successful applicants who are selected for offer of employment, your role will be secured on the completion our Fire Communications Officer 13 week Recruit Course.

The Recruit Course takes place at the School of Fire and Emergency Services Training (SFEST) in Brisbane. You will be fully remunerated for this full-time program at the recruit pay rate.

The course comprises practical and theoretical instruction, with assignments and tests to assess your competency throughout. To graduate, you must attain the required standard for each competency.

Probation

A 12 month probationary period applies upon commencement of the Recruit Course. If you are not employed on a full-time basis, your pay will revert to either part-time or casual rates following graduation and upon placement in your region and finalisation of the required training program.