Emergency Service Worker

Overview

Attends the scene of emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks

• 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

Alternative Titles

• Emergency Response Officer

Specialisations

• Industrial Paramedic

Related Occupations

• Fire Fighter