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Army Emergency Responder


The Army Emergency Responder (AER) is a soldier who responds to a wide range of emergency response situations. These include Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear tasks (including mitigation of Hazardous Materials), provision of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting support to Army's rotary wing aircraft and land rescue support to Land Command units. In addition to this AERs are currently employed within the Incident Response Regiment providing specialised forms of Engineer support to other SOCOMD units. Duties Conduct hazardous materials spill mitigation operations. Conduct CBRN sampling and identification and nullification. Conduct firefighting, salvage and damage control operations. Administer advanced first aid and resuscitation. Drive, operate and maintain fire fighting vehicles. Operate hydraulic and pneumatic rescue tools. Operate and maintain specialist rescue and decontamination equipment. Operate communications systems and computers. Provide fire safety and fire suppression advice. Participate in military operations, including fight as a soldier and construct field defences. Provide advice and direction to the higher headquarters. Employment Training All applicants for employment as an Emergency Responder will be trained as Combat Engineer. For in service applicants, this training may occur before or after completion of the ADF Basic Fire Fighter course (15 weeks) at the RAAFSFS, Amberley. All members need to complete a Basic Driver Course (6 weeks) prior to commencing their ADF Basic Fire Firefighters Course. Employment Location Emergency Responders are employed in Darwin, Townsville, Oakey and Sydney. NCOs can request postings to instructional and recruiting positions in a variety of locations including ARTC, RMC, ADFA, RAAFSFS at Amberly and the School of Military Engineering in Sydney.	Pay On completion of the ADF Basic Fire Fighter course members are paid at Pay Group 3. On completion of further training and a minimum of 12 months On Job Experience (OJE) members are classified as Operator Emergency Response and progress to Pay Group 4. SGT and WO AERs receive Pay Group 5 remuneration. Further Training AER are required to undertake further military and technical courses during their initial engagement. These may include military or civilian roping courses, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and other fire fighting related courses with civilian fire brigades or agencies. Civil Accreditation On completion of the ADF Basic Fire Firefighters course members are accredited with Certificate II in Firefighting Operations. Higher accreditation will be obtained with career courses and progression. Further Information Royal Australian Engineers - Home Page

The Army Emergency Responder (AER) is a soldier who responds to a wide range of emergency response situations. These include Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear tasks (including mitigation of Hazardous Materials), provision of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting support to Army's rotary wing aircraft and land rescue support to Land Command units.
In addition to this AERs are currently employed within the Incident Response Regiment providing specialised forms of Engineer support to other SOCOMD units.

Duties

Conduct hazardous materials spill mitigation operations.
Conduct CBRN sampling and identification and nullification.
Conduct firefighting, salvage and damage control operations.
Administer advanced first aid and resuscitation.
Drive, operate and maintain fire fighting vehicles.
Operate hydraulic and pneumatic rescue tools.
Operate and maintain specialist rescue and decontamination equipment.
Operate communications systems and computers.
Provide fire safety and fire suppression advice.
Participate in military operations, including fight as a soldier and construct field defences.
Provide advice and direction to the higher headquarters.

Employment Training

All applicants for employment as an Emergency Responder will be trained as Combat Engineer. For in service applicants, this training may occur before or after completion of the ADF Basic Fire Fighter course (15 weeks) at the RAAFSFS, Amberley. All members need to complete a Basic Driver Course (6 weeks) prior to commencing their ADF Basic Fire Firefighters Course.

Employment Location

Emergency Responders are employed in Darwin, Townsville, Oakey and Sydney. NCOs can request postings to instructional and recruiting positions in a variety of locations including ARTC, RMC, ADFA, RAAFSFS at Amberly and the School of Military Engineering in Sydney.

Pay

On completion of the ADF Basic Fire Fighter course members are paid at Pay Group 3. On completion of further training and a minimum of 12 months On Job Experience (OJE) members are classified as Operator Emergency Response and progress to Pay Group 4. SGT and WO AERs receive Pay Group 5 remuneration.

Further Training

AER are required to undertake further military and technical courses during their initial engagement. These may include military or civilian roping courses, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and other fire fighting related courses with civilian fire brigades or agencies.

Civil Accreditation

On completion of the ADF Basic Fire Firefighters course members are accredited with Certificate II in Firefighting Operations. Higher accreditation will be obtained with career courses and progression.

Further Information

Royal Australian Engineers - Home Page