Are there any additional prerequisites for Hover Exit and Rappel crews?
Because Hover Exit and Rappel crews work from helicopters and are regularly deployed into remote and difficult terrain, applicants must; be comfortable working at heights and working from a helicopter have good coordination and reflexes be able to implicitly follow verbal and written instructions and hand signals maintain a weight of equal to or less than 95 kg (whilst wearing DSE’s firefighting overalls and safety boots) It is preferable that applicants have at least one year’s experience on a DSE fire crew and a chainsaw, cross cut or falling accreditation. Page Top What about my health and fitness? Only fit and healthy people should apply for these positions. If you are regularly involved in sporting activities or manual work you will be more likely to meet the requirements for this type of employment. Firefighting is very strenuous and requires more strength and endurance than many other work activities. Project Firefighters must be in excellent health and be physically fit. For fu
