Hi There,

I was really pleased to speak with Andrew and find out he was successful in gaining a position with the QF&RS.

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Cheers,

Brent

It seems to be a common belief that you have to have very specific skills and attributes to become successful and land a job as a firefighter. Although some specific skills, physical abilities and other attribute can help you during the fire service recruitment and selection process this does not mean that it is not possible or in many cases that it will make it harder for you to be selected due to any shortfalls you may think you have.

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I have had discussions over recent times with professionals in recruitment and indeed within fire service recruitment, it has become very clear to me over the past few years that this is a very common and indeed wrong veiw-point when in actual fact these are the things that the fire service recruitment team are really looking for.

The main thing the fire service recruitment team are looking for is that you will be able to be taught and absorb the concepts and skills required to turn you into a good firefighter, this far outweighs any specific trait such as being extra strong etc. Allot of this comes through the data you provide in the aptitude test, psychometric profiling and interview. This is the information that is scrutinised in order to decide wether you are a fit or not so don’t just think that you shouldn’t bother because you don’t think you are what they are looking for.

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the 5 top things they looks for in a potential recruit. I have summarized these to share with you. It will be worth while having a look at this list and thinking how these qualities and abilities apply to you.

1.     Ability to communicate

2.     Knowledge of the role

3.     Your knowledge of their organization

4.     Your demonstrated ability to perform under adverse circumstances

5.     Proven ability to operate effectively as part of a team

I hope this has given you some insight into the process and refreshed your outlook on the process.

To Your Success,

Brent.

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Fire Brigade Recruitment and Aptitude Testing.

During Fire Brigade Recruitment you will be required to undergo some testing to prove you mental ability to problem solve using various parts of the brain. In Australia this is most commonly known as aptitude testing.

It is very important in the first instance that you dont just brush this part of the process off. Many applicants come unstuck at this very early stage of fire brigade recruitment for this very reason. Don’t underestimate the aptitude test.

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There are a number of subjects covered in the aptitude tests. I will list the most common ones used in fire brigade recruitment.

If you are a fresh school leaver some of these may be familiar to you and others may not, if you have been out of the study type environment for some time these questions can seem overwhelming sometimes. but don’t disappear either way as it is often easy to improve your performance.

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The following areas are those you will be tested on during aptitude assessment testing.

1. Mechanical Reasoning.

2. Verbal Reasoning.

3. Mathematical Reasoning.

4. Abstract Reasoning.

5. Spatial Reasoning or Awareness.

Sometimes you may find them listed in slightly different terminology particularly if  you are looking at overseas websites or products.

I am currently developing a course to help you improve your scores and breeze through this section of the fire service recruitment. I have also included some more in-depth information and examples in my book which you can get at the bottom of this article.

The fire brigade recruitment process is a very competitive process, it is the little advantages you pick up along the way that will put you on the next recruit course. This is a particularly important subject when it comes to fire brigade recruitment.

Best Wishes,

Brent.

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Fire service Entry Requirements.

Before putting in hours of effort and preparation it is extremely important that you check the fire service entry requirements. in regards to medical, physical and citizenship requirement to make sure you are eligible to join.You can generally find this information out through the fire service website. Specific to the fire service that you are applying to. Ringing the HR Recruitment team or asking a current fire fighter to look into it for you or point you in the right direction.

Although each fire service differs slightly depending on the state or territory you live in. in general you will need the following to apply and/or join an Australian fire service.

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1. Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

2. Pre-­Employment Medical Assessment.

3. National Police Check.

4. Valid Drivers Licence.

5. First Aid Certificate.

6. Aptitude requirement. ( schooling requirement – more info in other articles. ).

The 6 things I have listed above are a definite for becoming a firefighter. within all fire services in Australia. so make sure you tick all of the boxes above before expending more energy on your journey to become a firefighter. There is always an aptitude component as part of fire service entry requirement, this differs slightly depending on which service you are applying for but in most cases this is required over any specific schooling level.

There are cases where firefighters from different countries may be able to do an exchange or similar. without being a permanent resident or citizen but we are mainly talking about how to become a firefighter. and want to give you the best information for this along the way.

I hope this has been of some help.

Regards,

Brent.

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I’m sure you could list of a few of your own reasons for wanting to become a firefighter and get a job with the fire service. that would make the fire service recruitment process seem all worth while.

After I finished a session with a guy I was helping through the recruitment process. for the fire service in Melbourne I started thinking why, why is it that so many people want to become firefighters as a career.

I know it sounds like a pretty simple question that you could answer very quickly. but It made me want to figure out the main reasons behind peoples individual desire. particularly before obtaining a job with the fire service and then after being in for a while.

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So I decided to ask those I have worked with, those that I currently work with and the people aspiring to become firefighters. I will list the main reasons that kept recurring through this process, I hope this may help you decide or confirm your desire to become part of the profession.

1. I wanted a job where no day was the same. Unpredictable and exciting.
2. I like or liked the idea of being able to help people when they really need it.
3. Always been interested in firefighting and have wanted to be a fireman or firefighter since I was a child.
4. Wanted to be in a respected profession within the community and be a valued part of the community.
5. Like the idea of the diversity of roles covered within the fire service ie. Rope rescue, road accident rescue, fire, hazmat incidents.
6. Liked the look of the roster and holidays for spending time with family.
7. I was looking for a secure profession that was not going to be boring and offers a career path.

These are not in order but are the main reasons that kept cropping up again and again. when I was asking people from across the above groups, it was interesting to note that the reasons did not change a great deal between the perspective firefighters and those that have been in the service for a number of years. It was nice to see this theme unfold as it shows the career does offer a rewarding experience. and this is shown by a minuscule number of people ever resigning once they have become a firefighter.

I would really love to hear from you If you would like to share your reasons. so I can add them in here and share it amongst everyone, there may be reasons in there you may never have thought of, I know there are some I did not initially consider which have become more important to me as time has gone on. I wish you the best of luck in your venture to become a firefighter and am here to help you through the process.

Best Wishes,

Brent

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Fire Service Recruitment.

Are you having trouble getting a job with the fire service?

Have you ever just wondered why it seems so hard to get into the fire service as a career. and why is it so hard to get through the fire service recruitment process.

Is it possible that you have not been able to demonstrate your skills and attributes in the way that the fire service wants? Even know you have excellent skills and a great resume.

Knowing the fire service recruitment process and how to communicate your strengths. is allot different from just having those skills and attributes.

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From my experience some of the best people miss out on jobs in the fire service due to the simple statement above.

It is not uncommon to speak to perspective firefighters after they have finished their final interview. or stage of the fire service recruitment process. and they are in high spirits and often think they have done a great job only to find out they have missed out, this is a very common occurrence I have seen over the past 6 years, it never seems to change.

I have had the opportunity to work with a number of people to completely change there outcome. in a very short amount of time through applying simple strategies and employing some simple study techniques in a structured easy to follow format, It still does amaze me the difference in results these simplistic step by step methods work.

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A really important point to be aware of. during the fire service recruitment and selection process is to find out exactly what they are looking for in a successful applicant, I know this sounds like a no brainer. but it is really worth having a think about and doing some research, this is just one area that can put you in front of the pack. Sometimes it can be as simple as a phone call to the HR Recruiting department. or chatting with a recent successful applicant, these are often the things that make others feel uncomfortable but a definite winner if you get the right person on the other end.

In my opinion, it is not that it is hard to become a firefighter or get a job with the fire service, it is more a matter of getting the right information and learning how to apply it to benefit you most. There are a number of obstacles along the road during the fire service recruitment process but the same applies in most cases.

Sincerely best wishes,

Brent

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