Commissioned Fire Officer
What the work is
Provides high level management to support the running of a geographical or operational section of a fire service.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Develops and implements strategic plans and policies for the geographical or operational section of a fire service
- Manages the allocation of resources, including personnel, equipment and vehicles, to ensure the effective response to fire incidents
- Provides leadership and guidance to personnel in emergency response operations
- Prepares reports and provides advice to senior management on the performance and activities of the geographical or operational section of a fire service
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a fictional district headquarters of an emergency fire service, where an officer leads several stations and volunteer brigades. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- A season of preparation pays off and your crews finish a hard day safe and proud
- A station captain you mentored takes on a bigger role with confidence
- A community meeting ends with residents saying they feel ready, not scared
Hard days
- A day of extreme conditions, with every decision about where to place crews watched by many people
- Tired volunteers who have given a lot and are being asked for more
- Deciding between two stations that both need the same new equipment
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 149232, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.