Further Training
Other Ranks (Non Technical)
Firefighters are also required to complete post graduate and trade specific courses, as part of career progression, including pre-requisites for promotion and regrading.
AC/W-LAC/W
Time based promotion following twelve months supervised training.
LAC/W – CPL
The Structural Fire Controllers Course is undertaken by firefighters with a minimum of three years seniority at Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman rank.
The Structural Fire Controller Course is conducted at the RAAF Security and Fire School and provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to assume control of incidents such as building fires, motor vehicle accidents etc and single vehicle ARFF response., This training is a prerequisite for both regrading to Firefighter Grade 1 (FIREFTR1) and merit based promotion to Corporal.
Breathing Apparatus Maintenance Technician course is conducted at RAAFSFS and provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to maintain specialist RFF equipment. This training is a prerequisite for regrading to Firefighter Grade 1 (FIREFTR1)
While regrading to FIREFTR1 and salary increase to Pay Grade 4 is achieved upon completion of the above courses, promotion to Corporal is not automatic.
CPL – SGT
The Airfield Fire Controller Course is undertaken by firefighters with a minimum of two years seniority at Corporal rank
The Airfield Fire Controller course is conducted at the RAAF Security and Fire School and provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to perform Sergeant level duties, including the control of a multiple vehicle response to ARFF incidents and/or other emergency situations. This training is a prerequisite for both regrading to Firefighter Grade 2 (FIREFTR2) and merit based promotion to Sergeant.
As all Non Commissioned Officers in the Firefighter mustering are required to perform various training and assessment duties, Corporals are also required to complete Instructor and Assessor courses, conducted at the RAAF School of Administration and Logistics Training at RAAF Base Wagga, NSW.
While regrading to FIREFTR2 is achieved upon completion of the above courses, promotion to Sergeant is not automatic. FIREFTR2 salary remains at Pay Grade 4.
SGT – FSGT
The Fire Safety Advisor and Manager course is undertaken by firefighters with a minimum of two years seniority at Sergeant rank.
The Fire Safety Advisor and Manager course is conducted at the RAAF Security and Fire School and provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to Flight Sergeant level duties, including day to day management of a Fire Station and the provision of specialist Fire Safety advice to Commanders. This training is a prerequisite for both regrading to Firefighter Grade 3 (FIREFTR3) and merit based promotion to Flight Sergeant.
The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence (CBRND) Officer/Senior Non Commissioned Officer (SNCO) course is undertaken by firefighters at Sergeant rank. The CBRND Officer/SNCO course is conducted at the Army School of Military Engineering at Steele Barracks, Holsworthy, NSW and provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitude to both conduct training and provide specialist CBRND advice to Commanders. This training is a prerequisite for regrading to Firefighter grade 3 (FIREFTR3).
The Fire Scene Investigation course is undertaken by firefighters at Sergeant rank. The Fire Scene Investigation course is conducted at the RAAF Security and Fire School and provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitude to provide specialist advice to Commanders. This training is a prerequisite for regrading to Firefighter Grade 3 (FIREFTR3).
While regrading to FIREFTR3 and salary increase to Pay Grade 5 is achieved upon completion of the above courses, promotion to Flight Sergeant is not automatic.
Upon promotion to Flight Sergeant, a Senior Non Commission Officers of the Firefighter mustering is known as a Firefighter Manager (FIREFTR MNGR).
FSGT – WOFF
While there are no mustering specific courses to be completed for progression from Flight Sergeant to Warrant Officer, promotion remains merit based in competition with other eligible candidates. Minimum seniority and generic Air Force training prerequisites must also be met.