RECRUITMENT 2008

[josh]

There has been some changes on the recruitment page of the SAMFS website.

It's saying that they are going to call for applications in the first quarter of 2008.

I wasn't going to apply this year, but I can't help it. Off to get the HR licence I guess :)

[josh]

anyone heard anything in relation to this?

[topjake]

Details are you need a HR and possibly a family member already in the SAMFS Mmm are I being to rough :)

[Batfish]

I hear that applications open on Feb 9th and will remain open for two weeks only.  PAT1 testing may start in early March.

Only a rumour of course, but my source is good.

[gasman]

check the mfs website for updated details

[safireservice]

Details are you need a HR and possibly a family member already in the SAMFS Mmm are I being to rough :)

Only good if they're S/O or above.  :-D

[bittenyakka]

isn't it a bit illegal to say you need a family member in already? when the MFS says it is an Equal opportunity employer?

[josh]

having a close family member, such as a dad etc, would be of benefit for the personality profile. being raised in a fire fighter house hold would mean that the influence on personality would be there and have the same values etc. clearly the personality profile is the area where we all get stuck. its not hard to get fit and stay fit and the maths/spelling is year 9 stuff.

[safireservice]

isn't it a bit illegal to say you need a family member in already? when the MFS says it is an Equal opportunity employer?

I think it was a joke.

[topjake]

Details are on web site now

[wicky]

how many of you on this forum going to apply?????

[SA Firey]

Details are on web site now

Full-Time Firefighters
The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) will be accepting applications for full-time firefighter positions in the Adelaide metropolitan area and Port Pirie from 11 February 2008. Applications will only be accepted using the online application which will be available on this website from 9am, 11 February 2008. Applications will close at 5pm on 22 February 2008. Commencement rate as a recruit firefighter is currently $649.60 per week.

Following successful completion of the recruit training course, firefighters are paid at the fourth class firefighter classification which is currently $990.94 per week (this includes payment for shift penalties and two hours permanent overtime).

The following information is provided to give a general indication of entry standards and employment conditions.

The MFS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the community by encouraging men and women, including people from culturally diverse backgrounds and Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders, to apply for the position of Firefighter

[Footy]

Info Page sent to a CFS Brigade: "Very good information suggests that there will be an advertisement for full time SAMFS firefighters in Saturdays Advertiser, with applications on-line as of the 11th Feb Any queries call *************"


would that very good information be this thread where it was posted yesterday???

[Zippy]

how many of you on this forum going to apply?

As many as who have HR licenses i guess :P

[topjake]

@ Wicky

Ill give it another go. I was on the waiting list from last January intake. Just got my HR some $1400 later :(

@ bittenyakka yes it was a joke on my earlier post

[josh]

My current job is taking up a lot of my time, so i dont have the HR licence yet.

[rescue5271]

Not sure how true this information is but MFS may be looking for up to 50 new firefighters this year?? info came via a MFS firefighter...

[wicky]

@ Wicky

Ill give it another go. I was on the waiting list from last January intake. Just got my HR some $1400 later :(

lucky bugger cost me $2000. how many hours did it take you ?

[topjake]

Wicky 12hrs in a tipper with a crash gear box so no restrictions :-) it included  the test as well. Mind you the crash gear box made me work hard.

[josh]

are you guys going through Courtesy Driving School?

[wicky]

are you guys going through Courtesy Driving School?

i went through SAPOT

[gasman]

half way through HC licence at SAPOT as we speak.

[bajdas]

half way through HC licence at SAPOT as we speak.

HC or HR ??

Can people let me know their experiences in driving schools for HR, because I am interested in doing the course late this year for private purposes. Please PM me, thanks.

By the way, $1500 to $2000 is a lot of money for alicense you might not use. Will some of you use the license anyway, or will it sit in the cupboard if you do not make the MFS ??

[rescue5271]

Get a licence upgrade done by CFS if your brigade does not have enough drivers....

[gasman]

heavy combo for me, could help the inlaws drive grain trucks at harvest if not successfull at firie thing. costing me around 2500 all up