Description
This is an ideal career for logical thinkers. A fire fighter will help with the control and extinguishing of fires. They will also assist in rescues and searches where required. Fire fighters are employed with local brigades.
What you do every day
Fire fighters respond to emergency situations. They aid in the extinguishing of fires using fire hoses, extinguishers and spray foam, and may also aid in the dispersing of dangerous substances such as chemicals. A fire fighter can also aid in the rescue of people from remote and inaccessible places, administering first aid if needed.
As a fire fighter you will not always be working in an emergency situation. You will also be involved in activities to prevent fires, such as back burning. You will attend ongoing training courses in new techniques, fire demonstrations and fire drills. At times you may visit businesses to inspect their compliance with fire regulations including Sprinklers and fire hydrants, locations of entry and exit points and to point out any fire hazards that may be present.
Personality that best fits this career
As a fire fighter you must have excellent communication skills the ability to work under pressure, especially in times of emergency, and be a logical thinker. You will need to be able to work at heights and in confined areas. As part of your career as a fire fighter you will have to be willing to attend ongoing training courses and professional development. You will enjoy keeping physically fit and will need to pass a medical examination for entry purposes.
Best thing about this career
You get a sense of doing that one great thing in your life. You have just put out a fire that may have burnt homes, animals or our precious bushland and parks. People are in awe of how you even choose this career, which at times is dangerous to your own life. You help to rescue people when they are stranded in remote areas, you fight the fires, or you just perform preventative duties. At the end of the day, people will owe you their gratitude for all that you do.
Worst thing about this career
Due to the nature of your career choice, you will at times be putting your own life in dangerous situations to help those in need, either from bush fires or rescues. You will be working a 10/14 shift system. This means you will work four days on duty and four days off duty. These consist of two 10 hour day shifts and two 14 hour night shifts. You may also be recalled for work when off duty.
About the Author
Careernav
Careernav have written this career summary drawing upon their combined 27 years of experience in executive recruitment. An industry writer would lose their impartiality, create a conflict of interest or for diverse careers has too specialised a view. In compiling this career, Careernav have consulted with senior representatives from industry, industry associations and reviewed information available from the public domain. The profile is a true representation of the career.
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