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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #400 on: July 14, 2011, 11:28:20 PM »
Does anyone know how likely they are to be running more than one drill squad from this intake?
I think you can only go by history, and they took 3 or 4 squads from the 09 intake. I am hoping they do the same!!

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #401 on: July 14, 2011, 11:29:51 PM »
Passed pat2. Measured up for uniform. Just got medical to go.
Howd u find it thor?

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #402 on: July 15, 2011, 05:29:25 AM »
Does anyone know how likely they are to be running more than one drill squad from this intake?

The rumour a couple months ago was the first squad this year and perhaps 2 early next year. This will depend on retirements and funding from government.
They have only ever taken 4 squads once(2008-09), this was due to 2 new stations opening up so they needed a lot more recruits.

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #403 on: July 15, 2011, 11:53:01 AM »
Thor...did you find the Pat 2 hard? if so what part?

Tammey... How did you go with your pat 2?

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #404 on: July 15, 2011, 12:18:00 PM »
Trained for it mate. But didn't allow for the equipment pants jacket ect. Toughest part is tunnel crawl. No idea where u r. Need to relax and try not to worry about the time. Loved it.

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #405 on: July 15, 2011, 12:20:22 PM »
Do you think it would be hard for older people? How old are you?

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #406 on: July 15, 2011, 12:29:50 PM »
How old are you Thor? What number shot was this for you?

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #407 on: July 15, 2011, 02:19:39 PM »
Trained for it mate. But didn't allow for the equipment pants jacket ect. Toughest part is tunnel crawl. No idea where u r. Need to relax and try not to worry about the time. Loved it.
Well done thor! How long in total do u think u would hav been in tunnel for? If you keep hold of that rope you cant go wrong yeah??

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #408 on: July 15, 2011, 02:51:14 PM »
35 yrs old. Tried a few times when I was younger. Wasn't really fully prepared till this time. As for the rope question... It's hard to explain! U hav hold of the rope but hav to find the other end after it's been tied off. Pitch black! Just hav to remain calm. No idea how long I was in there. Any word on how tammey went???

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #409 on: July 15, 2011, 03:58:58 PM »
good work Thor, might have to have a chat to you about your interview, see if i can work out where i keep going wrong. Pat 2 is a blast isnt it?
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #410 on: July 15, 2011, 04:46:00 PM »
no worries mate

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #411 on: July 15, 2011, 07:10:52 PM »
good work Thor, might have to have a chat to you about your interview, see if i can work out where i keep going wrong. Pat 2 is a blast isnt it?

Wouldnt they tell you where u are going wrong from feedback offered?

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #412 on: July 15, 2011, 07:17:47 PM »
 
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Well done thor! How long in total do u think u would hav been in tunnel for? If you keep hold of that rope you cant go wrong yeah??

sounds like someone is a bit worried?

here's a tip....... if you are trying to simulate working/searching in the dark, don't do it with your eyes closed. Put something over your head so you can't see anything and turn off the lights. Closing your eyes is a different sensation (it also sends a signal to your brain telling it that you are trying to go to sleep!), also practice relying on feel.


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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #413 on: July 15, 2011, 07:29:25 PM »
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Well done thor! How long in total do u think u would hav been in tunnel for? If you keep hold of that rope you cant go wrong yeah??

sounds like someone is a bit worried?

here's a tip....... if you are trying to simulate working/searching in the dark, don't do it with your eyes closed. Put something over your head so you can't see anything and turn off the lights. Closing your eyes is a different sensation (it also sends a signal to your brain telling it that you are trying to go to sleep!), also practice relying on feel.



Just hold the rope and keep moving forward, just steadily and feel the ground infront of you. Its more to see if you freak out in the dark and not knowing where you are.

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #414 on: July 16, 2011, 01:58:12 PM »
So anyword on if all got through on pat2???

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #415 on: July 17, 2011, 07:05:19 PM »
I've heard from a couple of sources that there were a few that didn't pass the pat 2 this time!

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #416 on: July 17, 2011, 09:46:09 PM »
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Well done thor! How long in total do u think u would hav been in tunnel for? If you keep hold of that rope you cant go wrong yeah??

sounds like someone is a bit worried?

here's a tip....... if you are trying to simulate working/searching in the dark, don't do it with your eyes closed. Put something over your head so you can't see anything and turn off the lights. Closing your eyes is a different sensation (it also sends a signal to your brain telling it that you are trying to go to sleep!), also practice relying on feel.


Haha... Not really worried, just giving myself the best chance with finding out as much as I can .. especially wen iv heard that not all hav passed pat 2

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #417 on: July 17, 2011, 10:28:51 PM »
Have you heard that too BT085?

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #418 on: July 18, 2011, 10:07:35 AM »
I've heard from a couple of sources that there were a few that didn't pass the pat 2 this time!

If this is true, how disappointing for them. Would they be first called up for the second squad? Or once you fail, goodluck next intake?

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« Reply #419 on: July 18, 2011, 10:17:48 AM »
I've heard from a couple of sources that there were a few that didn't pass the pat 2 this time!

If this is true, how disappointing for them. Would they be first called up for the second squad? Or once you fail, goodluck next intake?

Apparently now once you fail it is all over, try again next time. I would be very suprised if too many people have failed. 1 or 2 max. It aint hard

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #420 on: July 18, 2011, 10:19:48 AM »
Have you heard that too BT085?
I have heard similar yes

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #421 on: July 18, 2011, 05:01:34 PM »
So, does anyone know if there was more than one letter sent out to applicants after interviews or did everyone who was not successful receive the same "maintain fitness" etc letter.???

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #422 on: July 18, 2011, 05:09:55 PM »
So, does anyone know if there was more than one letter sent out to applicants after interviews or did everyone who was not successful receive the same "maintain fitness" etc letter.???
Scott- I have friends that received unsuccessful letters.. By the sound of it- two types of letters were sent out

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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #423 on: July 18, 2011, 05:14:05 PM »
Definately two types of letter. One asking you to maintain fitness the other saying you have been unsuccessful and please try again. Also gives details of how to obtain interview feedback
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Re: RECRUITMENT 2011
« Reply #424 on: July 18, 2011, 05:46:01 PM »
Well it sounds as tho they are more than likely going to run more than one drill squad!!!!! Tammey.. How did you go with your Pat2????? where have you gone?