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 www.qfes.qld.gov.au/employment

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

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