The MFS is looking for community minded individuals who are physically fit, capable problem solvers and who demonstrate strong personal and professional values that align with ours. Modern firefighting relies on teamwork, communication, sound judgement and clear decision making just as much as physical capability.
The MFS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the South Australian community we serve. We value and respect diversity and encourage applications from people of all gender identities and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Firefighting or emergency response experience is not required. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training and ongoing development.
If you are committed to serving the community and maintaining high standards through continuous training and self-improvement, a firefighting career with the MFS may be right for you.
What we do
The MFS is a multi-hazard agency, well equipped to protect and serve our community.
Fire and rescue is at the core of what we do, however we also respond to a broad range of emergencies and provide far reaching community services. Our responsibilities and services include:
- Building fire safety
- Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) hazards
- Community education and engagement, including MFS Road Awareness Program (RAP) and Juvenile Fire Lighters Intervention Program (J-FLIP)
- Communications, Call Receipt and Dispatch
- Fire Investigation
- Hazardous Materials (Hazmat)
- Media Relations and Public Warnings
- Road Crash Rescue (RCR)
- Urban Search and Rescue (USAR).
Career development
As a firefighter, you will continually develop your skills and knowledge through ongoing training, operational experience, and career development programs.
The MFS provides a structured operational career pathway through the Staff Development Framework (SDF), supporting progression through the ranks and development into leadership roles. Development programs are designed to build operational capability, leadership skills and professional growth throughout your career.
There are also opportunities to work in a range of specialist areas throughout your career, including:
- Communications Centre
- Community engagement
- Fire investigation
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
- Health and wellness
- Logistics support
- Operational training and development
- Planning and development
- Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
These pathways provide opportunities to broaden your experience, develop specialist expertise and build a diverse and rewarding career within the MFS.
Benefits to being a firefighter:
A career with the MFS means you will join a respected team, build lifelong skills and enjoy benefits that are designed to support your health, family and future.
As a firefighter, you will be entitled to:
- Five weeks of annual leave. That means more time to travel, recharge and enjoy life outside work.
- Rewarding shiftwork pay. You will receive a composite wage that recognises nights, weekends, public holidays and compulsory overtime.
- Family-friendly benefits. The MFS supports employees and their families with up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave (based on tenure) and paid partner leave, helping parents take time for the moments that matter most.
- Career development and training. Get paid to train. The MFS invests in your professional growth, with career development training and approved training travel time and expenses recognised, making it easier to build your skills and advance your career.
- A roster that gives you more life. Enjoy a compressed roster of four days on and four days off.
- Build a career, not just a job. Progress through structured development, specialist streams, and leadership opportunities. Earn more with specialist skills by building new skills, gaining qualifications and exploring specialist disciplines without putting your development on hold.
- Work in a service that supports your wellbeing. Access dedicated wellness and safety initiatives, including a register for exposure to traumatic events.
- Make a real difference. Protect people, support communities and do work that matters every day.
