MFS Recruits at a fire hose drill.

The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) is responsible for protecting the community from the effects of fires, road crashes, dangerous substances and other emergencies. Our role includes prevention and education, preparedness, and response and recovery activities.

The MFS is looking for community minded individuals who are fit, healthy, problem solvers and possess personal and professional values that align with ours. If you are committed to providing the highest standard of service to our community through continuous training, ongoing study and self-improvement, then a firefighting career with the MFS could be for you.

To apply candidates must:

  • Possess excellent problem-solving skills
  • Genuinely want to support and work with the community
  • Have all-round strength and fitness
  • Meet the Medical Standards
  • Exhibit high level interpersonal skills
  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen and have entered Australia on a valid passport
  • Hold a current and valid C Class (Car) driver's licence
  • Be available to undertake testing on weekdays and weekends at various locations in Adelaide
  • Thrive working in close-knit team environment
  • Review the MFS Full-time Firefighter Position Information Description (PID) to ensure you are familiar with the specific duties and responsibilities of the role.

Previous unsuccessful candidates are encouraged re-apply. There is no minimum waiting period for you to reapply.

Even if you have previously applied, you will be required to re start the progress and successfully complete each component.

Firefighter recruits during a fire hose drill

We are committed to supporting and encouraging diversity among our staff members across South Australia. We believe our workforce needs to reflect the diverse South Australian community that we proudly serve. We encourage all gender identities and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply to become MFS Firefighters.

Firefighting or other emergency response skills are not required to apply. Successful candidates will be supported with extensive training.