Training for Professional Firefighter

Training for Professional Firefighter

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Department of Justice and Security, Rescue

01.09.2027, 18 months

Your tasks

Learn to intervene professionally: During internships at the Professional Fire Brigade Basel, you will learn professional intervention and assist with rescues of people and animals, accidents, fires, water rescues, ABC operations, technical assistance, and natural disasters.

Internal tasks: Depending on your prior knowledge and operational needs, you will participate in your assigned department and take on exciting tasks in areas such as project work, logistics, training, operational planning, or other specialized fields.

Receive foundational knowledge: The technical and theoretical knowledge and skills will be taught to you at the Higher Education School for Rescue Professions in Zurich. There, you will network with applicants from other professional fire brigades.

Work model: Initially, you will primarily work day shifts. As the training progresses, you will increasingly take on 24-hour shifts.

Your profile

Experience: You have already gained practical experience in your professional field.

Personality: You have robust health and physical fitness (respirator fitness) as well as good eyesight and an impeccable record. You are willing to work shifts and are characterized by teamwork and flexibility.

Education: You have completed a three-year vocational training or university degree. Furthermore, you possess a category B driver's license for manual transmission (category C must be obtained before the start of training).

Language: You have very good German language skills and understand Swiss dialect. Both are essential for daily work. English skills are an advantage.

Insight into our work

The rescue service, as a division of the Department of Justice and Security, includes the fire brigade, ambulance service, military, and civil defense, as well as operational support. It is involved in various tasks for the safety and health of the population. A total of approximately 300 employees are committed – they provide first aid for health problems, intervene in fires and other events to protect people, animals, the environment, and property, and provide various cross-sectional services. All these activities directly benefit the people in Basel-Stadt and the region.

You will complete an 18-month training for professional firefighter at full salary. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by December 6, 2026, at the latest. Detailed information about the course and the documents to be submitted can be found on our website ().
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Benefit from the services of the Pension Fund Basel-Stadt

We cover the larger portion of the ongoing contributions, offer savings plan options, and possibilities for flexible retirement.

Count on us, even when things aren't going smoothly

thanks to professional care management and one hundred percent salary continuation in case of illness or accident throughout the entire employment relationship.

Utilize your talents and potential

We support your professional advancement with a variety of further training and development opportunities across all life stages.

Your contact

Questions about the position

Head of Training & Further Education

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Questions about your application

Koch

Senior HR Business Partner

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