ANZSCO 441212
Fire Fighter
General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.
About this occupation
ANZSCO 2022Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls, controls and extinguishes fires, and protects life and property. Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Fire Engineer (Army)
- Fire Prevention Officer
- Leading Firefighter
Unit group 4412
Fire and Emergency Workers
Fire and Emergency Workers attend emergencies to minimise risk to community safety and security and protect life and property.
Indicative skill level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand
- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks include
- Attending the scene of fires and other emergencies reported to authorities
- Rescuing and evacuating people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations
- Operating pumps, spraying water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
- Cutting openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants
- Maintaining site security systems
- Administering first aid
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- Attending and participating in training activities, rescue classes, drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques
- Training recruits in emergency procedures and practices
- Visiting buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
- Maintaining tools and equipment
Occupations in this unit group
- 441211 Emergency Service Worker
- 441212 Fire FighterThis occupation
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.
ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)
Title in this edition: Fire Fighter, skill level 3
- Major group
- 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 44 Protective Service Workers
- Minor group
- 441 Defence Force Members, Fire Fighters and Police
- Unit group
- 4412 Fire and Emergency Workers
The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.
Occupation Shortage List (2026)
- National rating
- No Shortage
- Confidence
- On-balance
- Rated on
- ANZSCO 2022
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.
Average salary, May 2025
Unit group 4412 Fire and emergency workers (ANZSCO 2022). all employees, Average weekly total cash earnings.
| Average weekly earnings | Average age | |
|---|---|---|
| All employees | $2,168.50 | 42.5 |
| Males | $2,189.30 | 42.6 |
| Females | $1,967.80 | 42.1 |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025: data cube 63060DO011_202505 (Table 1), released 23 January 2026. CC BY 4.0.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation