What To Expect In The NSW Firefighter Recruiting Process

Joining the NSW Fire Brigades is not just about having a job. It is a great opportunity to become part of a trusted and respected profession. You will become a member of a body of professionals dedicated to the enhancement of community safety, improving quality of life and minimizing the impact of hazards in a variety of emergency situations. However, before this can happen, you have to go through the firefighter recruiting process.

People from different backgrounds and all walks of life can become firefighters.

You must be community minded, team-oriented as well as physically fit. In addition, you have to be someone who enjoys helping people because fire and rescue services can be very demanding. It takes up to twelve months to complete the recruitment process of the NSWFB.

Applicants can submit online applications for firefighter positions whenever there is a recruitment campaign. You will have to answer a number of questions which includes citizenship, education, motor vehicle license status and contact details. An online assessment will then be conducted for candidates that have the necessary basic requirements. This includes the realistic job preview, an unsupervised online assessment and a more comprehensive supervised assessment.

The Higher School Certificate or its equivalent is the minimum education that applicants are expected to have. You have to take a certified copy with you to the supervised assessment. You must have the appropriate type of drivers license and a certified copy of your driving history is required also. Certain criteria will be considered on your driving history.

The next stage of the recruitment program is the physical aptitude test. You will have to participate in a series of physical tests that have been designed to stimulate real life firefighting tasks. In order to make it easier for candidates to excel at this stage, a familiarization day is provided. This gives you the opportunity to become familiar with the usage of some of the equipment and be better prepared for the tests.

Applicants who passed the physical assessment stage will have to go through a panel interview. You will be given the chance to demonstrate that you are suitable for the position of a firefighter. A range of skills such as team work, safety attitude and emotional resilience are usually tested. After this, each individual will then be taken through a mandatory medical assessment.

A criminal history check has to be done for all candidates. Each individual will be dealt with separately so that each case can be properly assessed. If you have a record, a personal interview will be granted so you can discuss the case and provide details of the circumstances. It may also be necessary to produce a copy of police transcript or facts sheet related to the issue.

An offer of employment will be made to you if you are successful at all these stages. This letter is sent to successful applicants about one month before the commencement of the recruit training program. When the offer of employment is given to you, you will have to acquire a Senior First Aid Certificate and a Medium Rigid Drivers License.

Brent C

After becoming a Firefighter, I developed a massive interest in the Fire Services Recruitment and Selection Processes. I've been in the fire service working since 2007 to learn everything about how Fire Services Recruitment works. I've tested and refined proven methods to help people get the edge over the competition. Today, over 300 of my former students are living their Firefighter dream.

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