Bushfire Fighter

Their role involves operating firefighting equipment, working in challenging and often hazardous outdoor conditions, and collaborating closely with other emergency services. They must be physically fit and able to respond quickly to emergencies, sometimes working long hours in remote or difficult terrain.

Bushfire Fighters also engage in community education about fire safety and assist with hazard reduction activities such as controlled burns to minimize the risk of future fires.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a bushfire fighter?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
PUAFIR309

Operate Pumps
On Campus
1 day
$750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter Bushfire Fighter Firefighter
Maintenance Technician Construction Labourer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter Bushfire Fighter Firefighter Maintenance Technician Construction Labourer + 2 more
FWPCOT3325

Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle on Unsealed Roads
On Campus
1 - 3 days
$0 - $900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Machine Operator Farmhand Forestry Worker
Construction Worker Conservation Officer Forestry Field Officer Field Technician Bushfire Fighter Tour Guide Tourism Operator
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Machine Operator Farmhand Forestry Worker Construction Worker Conservation Officer Forestry Field Officer Field Technician Bushfire Fighter Tour Guide Tourism Operator + 7 more
PUA20622

Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
On Campus
2 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Volunteer Firefighter
Emergency Operations Officer Bushfire Fighter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Volunteer Firefighter Emergency Operations Officer Bushfire Fighter + 2 more
FWPCOT3348

Fell Trees Manually (Advanced)
On Campus
3 - 5 days
$1,561 - $2,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Bushfire Fighter Forestry Worker
Vegetation Control Worker Park Ranger
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Bushfire Fighter Forestry Worker Vegetation Control Worker Park Ranger + 2 more
FWPCOT2254

Maintain chainsaws
On Campus
1 - 2 days
$720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Forestry Worker Landscaper
Groundskeeper Bushfire Fighter Farmhand
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Forestry Worker Landscaper Groundskeeper Bushfire Fighter Farmhand + 3 more
FWPFGM3213

Fall Trees Manually (Advanced)
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Production Manager Arborist
Bushfire Fighter Environmental Technician Machine Operator Land Management Officer Park Ranger Vegetation Control Worker Agricultural Consultant
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Production Manager Arborist Bushfire Fighter Environmental Technician Machine Operator Land Management Officer Park Ranger Vegetation Control Worker Agricultural Consultant + 7 more
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