Station Officer (Operational)

About the role

The Fire Services Department is recruiting Station Officers (Operational) on a year-round basis, with no specific closing date for applications. A Station Officer (Operational) is mainly deployed on taking charge of a fire station or an emergency appliance, providing training for Firemen and Firewomen, commanding and leading Firemen and Firewomen in emergency and fire protection duties, and taking part in administrative duties such as staff management and planning duties. Officers are subject to discipline, and are required to work shifts, perform on-call duties and wear uniforms. New recruits are appointed on prevailing probationary terms for three years and may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms on satisfactory completion of the probation period. Before passing the probation bar, appointees must pass an examination at the conclusion of the Foundation Training Course, pass various assessments and examinations throughout the probation period, pass the Physical Fitness Assessment within six months before confirmation, and complete the requirements of the grade and service need. Pay is on the Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale from Point 8 (HK$49,300) to Point 27 (HK$101,490) per month, with entry pay of HK$54,705 per month for degree holders meeting the language requirements, HK$52,010 per month for holders of a degree, accredited Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or Diploma meeting the language requirements, and HK$49,300 per month for the other entry route. Applications must be made online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System.

Responsibilities

- Take charge of a fire station or an emergency appliance - Provide training for Firemen and Firewomen - Command and lead Firemen and Firewomen in emergency and fire protection duties - Take part in administrative duties such as staff management and planning duties - Work shifts, perform on-call duties and wear uniforms

Requirements

Applicants should meet one of three academic routes: (a) a bachelor's degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent, with Level 1 results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the Common Recruitment Examination, or equivalent, and the ability to speak fluent Cantonese and English; (b) a bachelor's degree from a university in Hong Kong, or an accredited Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or Diploma, with Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent, and the ability to speak fluent Cantonese and English; or (c) Level 3 or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, or equivalent, including Chinese Language and English Language at Level 2 or above, and the ability to speak fluent Cantonese and English. All applicants must also pass an eyesight test, a physical fitness test and job-related performance test, a written aptitude test and a practical aptitude test, and have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test. Final year undergraduate students graduating in the academic year of 2027 and penultimate year undergraduate students graduating in the academic year of 2028 may also apply. Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment.

Benefits

Paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.

Skills