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General Discussion => SAMFS => Topic started by: Numpty on January 09, 2011, 12:42:27 PM

Title: Senior Fire Fighter
Post by: Numpty on January 09, 2011, 12:42:27 PM

Hi all,

Just wondering how long it takes to obtain SFF & what has to be completed (years & training etc.), and what salary would you be on?

Thanks

Title: Re: Senior Fire Fighter
Post by: Monger on January 09, 2011, 02:50:24 PM

Quote from: Numpty on January 09, 2011, 12:42:27 PM

Hi all,

Just wondering how long it takes to obtain SFF & what has to be completed (years & training etc.), and what salary would you be on?

Thanks

Takes 7 years from start of recruit course. About 30 modules of training to complete(approx 3 or 34 a year) theory and practical.Not sure how recognition of prior learning eg: with the CFS etc changes the time frame. Salary approx: $75,000 at moment

Title: Re: Senior Fire Fighter
Post by: pumprescue on January 09, 2011, 05:14:53 PM

You can fast track some of the SDF with prior learning, so long as you have the national courses and the course code. Some from other services or indeed retained have been made up fairly quickly.

The last pay increase from the last EB went up this month as was stated $75,000.

Title: Re: Senior Fire Fighter
Post by: Andrew K on January 09, 2011, 09:29:14 PM

Is all that training expected to be done after work hours or do you get to do some of it on shift time?

Title: Re: Senior Fire Fighter
Post by: boredmatrix on January 09, 2011, 10:00:04 PM

Quote from: Andrew K on January 09, 2011, 09:29:14 PM

Is all that training expected to be done after work hours or do you get to do some of it on shift time?

You ask that question as tho you think these guys have no downtime at work....

Title: Re: Senior Fire Fighter
Post by: Andrew K on January 10, 2011, 05:11:23 AM

no what i mean is that if you need to do a practical part somewhere away from where you are stationed, do you do it during shift time or is it done on days off

Title: Re: Senior Fire Fighter
Post by: Monger on January 10, 2011, 06:22:36 AM

Quote from: Andrew K on January 10, 2011, 05:11:23 AM

no what i mean is that if you need to do a practical part somewhere away from where you are stationed, do you do it during shift time or is it done on days off

Plenty of time on shift to get all training done, just need to organise with your officer to get practical drills done.

Title: Re: Senior Fire Fighter
Post by: Numpty on January 10, 2011, 11:26:37 AM

Thanks All,

Was wondering if there was anywhere online that lists the modules of training that is required to obtain SFF.

Also is there a minimum amount of years after joining you would have to complete if you allready had the necessary quals?.

Cheers