Do you have what it takes?

Firefighting in the Northern Territory

There is no such thing as a typical firefighter – we come from all sorts of backgrounds and walks of life.

Firefighters need to operate in confrontational and stressful situations particularly when people are injured or threatened with injury or loss of life. It can be physically and psychologically demanding, all whilst needing to maintain critical thinking and teamwork.

criteria

Here’s some info on what it takes to be a firefighter in the Northern Territory.

Essential criteria

  •  Successful completion of Year 12 or a recognised tertiary or trade qualification.  
  • Have either Senior Secondary Education Certificate (Year 12 or equivalent), a completed Trade Certificate or Tertiary Qualification, or be able to demonstrate considerable employment experience (minimum two years full time work experience), life skills and interaction with a variety of people.  
  • The ability to meet the health, fitness and academic standards of the recruit selection program.  
  • An understanding of the NTFRS structure and the roles and responsibilities of a Firefighter.  
  • Well-developed organisational and communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment and individually with members of the community.  
  • Understand Equity and Diversity and Occupational Health and Safety within the workplace.  
  • An ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.  
  • Must possess a Medium Rigid driver’s licence (manual) as recognised by the Northern Territory Government, a minimum of one (1) week prior to the commencement of the Recruit Course.  
  • Have a current First Aid Certificate or equivalent.  
  • Have a basic understanding of mechanical tools and their use.  
  • Have NO significant criminal history.
requirement

Requirements

  • Meet the medical and fitness requirements of the NTFRS.
  • Able to work effectively at heights and in confined spaces.
  • Hold a current manual driver’s licence with no restrictions.
  • Successful applicants must have no significant criminal history record, confirmed by a criminal history and intelligence data check.
  • The following conviction checks are to be conducted:
    • Arson and fire setting;
    • Sexual offences;
    • Crimes involving dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
    • Crimes involving deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
    • Making false declarations;
    • Violent crimes and crimes against the person; and
    • Malicious damage and destruction to property.
    • Driving offences resulting in loss of licence.   

Benefits of being a firefighter

  • Nine weeks annual leave
  • Excellent roster – two days, two nights, four days off
  • Paid training
  • Ongoing learning opportunities
  • Job satisfaction
  • Comradeship
  • Good promotional aspects
  • Great working conditions

You think you have what it takes?

As part of the next steps, you are encouraged to thoroughly review the Recruit Firefighter Information Booklet if you are considering applying.

This booklet will provide you the appropriate information to understand what the requirements of the recruit course and firefighting lifestyle is all about.

We want you to

Join Us!

There are great opportunities and exciting challenges, not to mention the great lifestyle that the Northern Territory offers.

Arna
Mathew