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Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls, controls and extinguishes fires, and protects life and property. Registration or licensing may be required.
Broad state reach across 8 jurisdictions.
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“FIRE AND EMERGENCY WORKERS attend emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security and protect life and property.”
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
0 direct PR routes, 0 provisional regional routes (convert via 191), and 0 temporary work visas.
The Department of Home Affairs hasn't listed this occupation on any current Skilled Migration list. Eligibility can change month-to-month — check back after the next list update, or explore similar occupations in the same field.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
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
The headline workforce, pay, shortage and demographic indicators for this occupation, sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia.
Our OMARA-registered agents will audit your points, cross-check Fire Fighter nuances against the latest DHA bulletins, and map a step-by-step case file — in one free 30-minute consultation.
