Rescue Technician

A Rescue Technician is responsible for performing high-risk rescue operations, often in challenging and hazardous environments such as mountains, forests, mines, or urban settings. Their role includes providing emergency medical care, conducting search and rescue missions, and ensuring the safety of both victims and team members during rescue activities.

Rescue Technicians must be highly skilled in first aid, rope access, navigation, and the use of specialized rescue equipment. They often work closely with emergency services, such as fire brigades, ambulance services, and police, to coordinate effective rescue efforts. The role demands physical fitness, quick decision-making, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $72,800
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a rescue technician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SISOFLD007

Navigate in Difficult Tracked Environments
Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Park Ranger Hiking Guide
Rescue Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Park Ranger Hiking Guide Rescue Technician + 1 more
PUAFIR308

Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident
On Campus
2 - 3 days
$0 - $895
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Rescue Technician
Volunteer Firefighter Work Health and Safety Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Rescue Technician Volunteer Firefighter Work Health and Safety Officer + 2 more
PUASAR001

Perform Land Based Swiftwater and Floodwater Rescue and Recovery
Distance
2 days
$750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Rescue Technician
Volunteer Firefighter
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Rescue Technician Volunteer Firefighter + 1 more
PUAEQU001

Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $359
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Rescue Technician
Park Ranger Field Technician Safety Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Rescue Technician Park Ranger Field Technician Safety Officer + 3 more
PUAEME007

Provide Emergency Care for Suspected Spinal Injury
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Medical Technician Rescue Technician Industrial Medic
Beach Lifeguard Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Medical Technician Rescue Technician Industrial Medic Beach Lifeguard Emergency Services Officer (ESO) + 2 more
PUAEME008

Provide Pain Management
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Industrial Medic Rescue Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Industrial Medic Rescue Technician
PUASAR025

Undertake Confined Space Rescue
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 3 days
$0 - $800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rescue Technician Emergency Response Specialist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rescue Technician Emergency Response Specialist
PUASAR024

Undertake Road Crash Rescue
On Campus
2 - 5 days
$0 - $760
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Paramedic
Police Officer Rescue Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Paramedic Police Officer Rescue Technician + 2 more
PUASAR002

Undertake Swiftwater and Floodwater Rescue and Recovery
Distance
2 days
$750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Rescue Technician Environmental Officer
Safety Officer Community Support Worker Australian Defence Force Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Rescue Technician Environmental Officer Safety Officer Community Support Worker Australian Defence Force Worker + 3 more
PUASAR032

Undertake Vertical Rescue
Blended, On Campus
1 - 10 days
$0 - $1,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Rescue Technician Paramedic
Police Officer Safety Officer Outdoor Adventure Guide
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter Rescue Technician Paramedic Police Officer Safety Officer Outdoor Adventure Guide + 3 more
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