Firefighter Recruitment
A career as a firefighter is rewarding and challenging, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) firefighter recruitment is competitive and the QFRS are always seeking high quality applicants for positions across the state.
The QFRS recruitment process takes a complete approach to selecting the most suitable people from Queensland’s diverse communities. It is a continuous process so applications can be submitted and updated on an ongoing basis.
Each step of the process is equally important and reflects the skills, knowledge and abilities crucial to being a firefighter.
Applicants are therefore encouraged to familiarise themselves with the entire recruitment process before applying and prepare well for all facets of the process to give themselves the best opportunity of competitive results.
PLEASE NOTE: the address to send your application to is:
QFRS Recruitment
GPO Box 339
Brisbane QLD 4001
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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
Applicants identifying as either Aboriginal race or descendant of Indigenous inhabitants of the Torres Strait Islands, must complete a “Confirmation and Declaration of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Descent” form or a "Statutory Declaration" and attach it to their application. To download, please click here (PDF / 26 KB).
Throughout the recruitment process, people from EEO target groups have access to support. For more information contact the QFRS Recruitment Team 3635 2289 (extension 1).
Firefighter Profiles
Last updated 2 July 2009
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