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Licensed Fire Protection Technicians in Cairns, Queensland

35 Verified Browse all verified licensed fire protection technicians across the Cairns metropolitan area, covering 9 suburbs.
Data sourced from Queensland Building and Construction Commission register
10Fire Detection, Alarm and Warning Systems - Occupational8Fire Protection - Electrical Stream Occupational - Install and Maintain - Fire Alarm Systems3Fire Protection - Passive Stream Occupational - Inspect and Test3Fire Protection - Special Hazard Fire System Stream Occupational - Install and Maintain

CairnsFire Protection Technician Statistics

35
Licensed Fire Protection Technicians
Across 9 suburbs
9
Suburbs Covered
Cairns metro area
4
Per Suburb (Avg)
QLD metro average

Breakdown by Licence Class

  • Fire Detection, Alarm and Warning Systems - Occupational
    10
  • Fire Protection - Electrical Stream Occupational - Install and Maintain - Fire Alarm Systems
    8
  • Fire Protection - Passive Stream Occupational - Inspect and Test
    3
  • Fire Protection - Special Hazard Fire System Stream Occupational - Install and Maintain
    3
  • Fire Protection - Water-Based Fire System Stream - Install and Maintain - Restricted to Commercial and Industrial Types
    2
  • Fire Protection - Portables Stream - Certify
    2
  • Fire Protection - Special Hazard Fire System Stream - Install and Maintain
    1
  • Passive Fire Protection - Fire and Smoke Walls and Ceilings - Occupational
    1
  • Fire Protection - Water-Based Fire System Stream Occupational - Certify
    1
  • Passive Fire Protection - Fire Doors and Shutters
    1

Top Suburbs by Fire Protection Technician Density

SuburbLicensed Fire Protection TechniciansDensity
Manunda11Highest
Smithfield8High
Cairns6Above Avg
Trinity Beach3Average
Westcourt3Average
Whitfield1Average
Cairns North1Average
Edge Hill1Average
Mooroobool1Average

Hiring a Fire Protection Technician in Cairns

Cairns is a major Australian city with strong demand for licensed fire protection technicians. With 35 options across the metro area, finding the right one for your job is both achievable and important. Always verify their licence through Queensland Building and Construction Commission before any work begins.

5-Point Hiring Checklist for Cairns

  1. Verify their Queensland Building and Construction Commission registration — Search on TradieVerify or the Queensland Building and Construction Commission website. Confirm the licence class matches the work required.
  2. Check insurance coverage — Ask for proof of public liability insurance (minimum $5 million recommended) and workers compensation insurance if they employ staff.
  3. Get a detailed written quote — The quote should specify scope, materials, labour, and any potential additional costs. For work over $500, a written contract is recommended.
  4. Confirm compliance certificates — Your fire protection technician must issue the appropriate compliance certificate upon completion of regulated work.
  5. Ask about clean-up and warranties — Reputable fire protection technicians include site clean-up and offer workmanship warranties (typically 12–24 months).
Pro Tip

Always ask your fire protection technician for their Queensland Building and Construction Commission licence number before any work begins. You can verify it instantly on TradieVerify. A legitimate fire protection technician will have no hesitation providing this.

Browse Fire Protection Technicians by Cairns Suburb

Click any suburb to view the full directory of licensed fire protection technicians, including individual licence details, status, and class information.

C
Cairns6Cairns North1
E
Edge Hill1
M
Manunda11Mooroobool1
S
Smithfield8
T
Trinity Beach3
W
Westcourt3Whitfield1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed fire protection technicians are there in Cairns?

As of February 2026, there are 35 licensed fire protection technicians registered across the Cairns metropolitan area, covering 9 suburbs tracked by TradieVerify.

How do I verify a fire protection technician's licence in Queensland?

You can verify any Queensland fire protection technician's licence using TradieVerify's free search tool or directly through Queensland Building and Construction Commission. Enter the fire protection technician's name or licence number to confirm their registration status, licence class, and any compliance history.

Which Cairns suburbs have the most fire protection technicians?

The Cairns suburbs with the highest concentration of licensed fire protection technicians include Manunda (11), Smithfield (8), Cairns (6), Trinity Beach (3), Westcourt (3). Inner-city suburbs tend to have more fire protection technicians due to higher population density and commercial activity.