Senior fire station officer, Āpiha kaitinei ahi matua
Also known as
- Senior firefighter, chief fire officer, senior fire brigade officer
- , Kaiwhakahaere Kaitinei Ahi
Senior fire station officers manage or supervise firefighting and fire prevention workers.
Your pay could be
$88K
Lower
$93K to $103K
Most common
$108K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Senior fire station officers
- usually work long shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work at fire stations, defence bases and airports, and travel to fires
- may work in hazardous conditions involving fire, smoke and chemicals
- may do physically and emotionally demanding work
- need to be lead others, make decisions and work well under pressure
Tasks
- request emergency personnel
- direct fire fighting or prevention activities
- rescue people from hazardous situations
- administer first aid
- assess characteristics of fires
- relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios
- operate firefighting equipment
- inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning
- maintain fire fighting tools or equipment
- train employees in proper work procedures
Enterprising
Practical
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need experience to become a senior fire station officer and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience as a firefighter
- a driver licence
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
You may need
- a relevant bachelor's degree
- a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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