Firefighter, Kaipatu ahi
Also known as
- Rural firefighter
Firefighters control and put out fires and respond to emergencies where life, property or the environment is at risk.
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$60K to $71K
Most common
$77K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Firefighters
- usually work 12-hour day or night shifts of 4 days on and 4 days off, including weekends and public holidays
- usually work at fire stations, defence bases and airports and may travel locally
- may work in hazardous conditions involving fire, poisonous smoke and chemicals
- may do physically and emotionally demanding work
- need to be practical, responsible and safety conscious
Tasks
- fight fires using fire fighting equipment
- drive fire engines
- assess fires and make response plans
- rescue people from dangerous situations
- respond to civil emergencies
- assist other emergency workers
- educate the public about fire safety
- maintain fire fighting equipment and vehicles
Practical
Social
Enterprising
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You need
- to complete a 12-week training course
- to be over 18 years old
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and fitness test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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