Tonga Fire and Emergency Services.
JOB VACANCIES
1. Emergency Response Commander
2. Public Awareness Office
3. Human Resource Officer
The public are hereby advised and invited to apply for a vacancy available within the Tonga Fire and Emergency Services. The job vacancies include One (1) Emergency Response Commander One (1) Public Awareness Officer and One (1) Human Resource Officer.
Minimum Requirement (Qualification & Experience) for Emergency Response Commander
- Postgraduate qualification (Level 8 TNQAB framework: (postgraduate Diploma/BA with honours + 2) (MA + 1 ) years’ experience in a similar role OR Current TFES employee with 7 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years.
The position for Emergency Response Commander will hold the rank of full time Fire Commander at Salary Band I ($34,342 - $51,511).
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Minimum Requirement (Qualification & Experience) for Public Awareness Officer
- Diploma in Fire Technology, Fire Science, Emergency Management, Education, or related field, with at least 3 years relevant work experience; OR Current TFES employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years).
The position for Public Awareness Officer will hold the rank of full time Fire Officer at Salary Band L ($22,133 - $33,194).
Minimum Requirement (Qualification & Experience) for Human Resource Officer
- Relevant Diploma Level 5/6 TNQAB framework in HR, Business Administration, Management, or relevant fields + up to 3 years’ relevant work experience
- Relevant certificate level 4 in HR, Business Administration, Management, or relevant fields + 3 years’ relevant work experience
- Current TPS employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years).
The position for Human Resource Officer will hold the rank of full time Senior Firefighter at Salary Band M ($17,171 - $25,757).
For All Vacancies:
Applicants are hereby advised to please take into consideration on the following working conditions prior to submission of your application:
- Have knowledge of the functions and roles of Tonga Fire and Emergency Services.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable if posted to work either 24-hours under the Operation Division or working 8-hours per day at other divisions of the Services.
- Fulfill firefighting training. •
- Response to emergency calls (small/large scale disasters).
The job descriptions outlining the duties and requirements for the above position can be obtained by clicking here. All applications must include the following:
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of relevant qualification transcripts and certificates
- Police Record
- Driver’s License
- And Any Other Support Documents necessary.
Civil Servants who wish to apply may do so and submit your applications through their respective CEO’s. Only applications that meet the requirements will be considered. Please submit your application to the following address and to be received no later than 4:30pm, Thursday 14th of May 2026. Email applications are acceptable as well as hard copy applications. All electronic applications are to be sent to toavaihola [at] gmail [dot] com Hard copy applications to be addressed to:
Commissioner for Fire & Emergency Services
Tonga Fire & Emergency Services
TFES Headquarters, Tofoa Tongatapu
TONGA
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