The PUAFIR204 Respond to Wildfire focuses on responding to wildfires and working safely as part of a team to attack, extinguish fires, and participate in mop-up and patrol operations. It includes preparing equipment for subsequent crews and adheres to firefighting protocols under direct supervision and instruction. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates.
Entry requirements for the Respond to Wildfire vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Respond to Wildfire will prepare you for the following roles.
A Volunteer Firefighter attends fires and other emergency situations to reduce damage to property and loss of life. You might extinguish fires with...
A Firefighter attends emergency situations such as house fires, bushfires, motor vehicle accidents and rescue operations. You might operate pumps a...
An Emergency Services Officer (ESO) responds to emergency situations on a work site. You’ll ensure everyone on site is safe and accounted for and a...
Their duties typically include planting and caring for native vegetation, controlling invasive species, performing erosion control and fire prevent...
The efforts of social welfare programs often rely on the dedication of groups of volunteers that are consistently turning over. From those still in...
An Environmental Officer ensures an organisation’s activities are sustainable and environmentally aware. You’ll make sure practices meet government...
An Emergency Management Coordinator develops and implements plans to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. You might...
A Park Ranger works in a national park, natural recreational reserve or other site of cultural significance. You’ll ensure these areas are properly...
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