
How to earn more money as an operator with a background in emergency response
- November 30, 2021
Operator training, experience and training is key to getting the most out of your job, according to a report from ABC Radio Melbourne.
Operator salaries can vary widely and the industry is rife with uncertainty and turnover.
“Operators don’t have any real job security, it’s just not there yet,” said one operator.
“The average pay is $90,000, but I have to take time off and take holidays, so there is a huge amount of turnover.”
How much can operators make?
Operator salaries vary depending on the type of work you do and where you work.
There are four basic types of work, which you need to know if you want to keep your job: emergency response, commercial and residential emergency, commercial emergency and police response.
Emergency response operator salaries: $89,000 to $112,000 Operator salaries for police response: $78,000 and up Operator salaries: Commercial emergency and residential response: up to $114,000 Emergency response Operator salaries will depend on the industry you work in, the type and amount of work they do, and the location they work in.
Emergency Response Operator salaries are based on experience and experience is not guaranteed.
“We have to be very flexible in terms of when we can take time away from work to go to the field, to attend events or other events where we’re going to have to work,” said Ms Smith.
“I don’t know if it’s a good idea to go into an event in a day where there is some other activity taking place.”
There are two different types of training for operators, either as a first responder or a first response operator.
First responder training is required if you work for a company which provides firefighting services, and you can earn up to four times more than a commercial operator if you also hold a paramedic certificate.
“It is really important to know what you’re getting yourself into before you take the job,” said Mr Smith.
Operators must complete a three-hour course in basic emergency response training.
The course is taught in a professional setting and lasts around six hours.
The second part of the training is for commercial operators, and can be anywhere from six to 24 hours long.
The training is tailored for the type, type of business and location of the business.
There is a wide range of training options, ranging from basic training, to specialised training, and from basic to specialist.
Operator training is compulsory in all regions of Australia.
Operator compensation and job security are the most important factors in determining your earning potential.
“You’re looking at how much you’re going have to pay yourself for your training,” said Jason Smith.
What is the difference between emergency response and commercial emergency response?
Emergency response operators work in a range of industries.
They include: the fire service, commercial rescue, police and commercial, health, energy, agriculture, mining and water, forestry and fishing, agriculture and agriculture products.
The job description includes a range