Firefighting is suited to those who thrive in a team environment and who are committed to serving the community. We respond to all emergencies, helping anyone, anywhere, at any time.
To apply candidates must:
- Possess excellent problem-solving skills
- Genuinely want to support and work with the community
- Have all-round strength and fitness
- Thrive working in close-knit team environment
- Exhibit high level interpersonal skills
- Be resilient and calm under pressure
- Be accountable and follow directions
- Meet the Medical Standards (PDF)
- 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
- Review the MFS Full-time Firefighter Position Information Description (PID) (PDF) 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 restart the process and successfully complete each component.
Each stage of the recruitment process is essential, and no offer of employment can be made unless they are complete. Successful completion of each stage does not guarantee that you will be progressed into the squad. If you do not successfully progress through to each stage of the recruitment process you will need to re-apply in the next recruitment campaign.
The MFS does not use gender quotas. All applicants complete the same recruitment process and are assessed against the same standards, regardless of gender or background.
Step by step process
Further information on the step by step process for the 2026 Recruitment Campaign is coming soon.
