Emergency Services Officer (ESO)

An Emergency Services Officer (ESO) responds to emergency situations on a work site. You’ll ensure everyone on site is safe and accounted for and arrange medical treatment for any casualties. Emergency Services Officers assess an emergency scene and make critical decisions on site safety. Part of your role will be to prepare for potential emergencies with staff training and emergency response plans.

Emergency Services Officers need strong leadership skills and should be able to make decisions quickly. It’s important that you can remain calm in a stressful situation and respond well to pressure. You’ll need to communicate well in challenging conditions and follow correct procedures.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a emergency services officer (eso)?

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RII41319

Certificate IV in Emergency Response Coordination

Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT51020

Diploma of Emergency Health Care

Blended
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT21020

Certificate II in Medical Service First Response

Blended, On Campus, Online
2 weeks
$0 - $2,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management

Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $13,362
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUA20622

Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

On Campus
2 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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