RECRUITMENT 2011

[JLS]

Is having to redo the respiratory/ medical tests again a regular occurrence then? Also I assume it's not a one of test like the pat2 in that you fail the first one and that's it?

[Monger]

Is having to redo the respiratory/ medical tests again a regular occurrence then? Also I assume it's not a one of test like the pat2 in that you fail the first one and that's it?

Doubt it would be a regular occurence.Cant compare the lung testing to pat2 as far as pass/fail goes. Im sure there is a legitimate reason why they are being retested, maybe a machine was faulty or something. Or maybe they have gone even older this recruitment and the 60-70yr olds had trouble expiring hard enough :-D :-D

[JLS]

If that's the case at least I have a good 40 years of trying to get in. If I haven't got in by then I might just have to give up. :-D

[Timbo]

Maybe it has.... Truck, Johnny, Ferret or Mr T can you shed any light on it?

There are 3 or 4 having to re do respiratory medicals, and the 'can you do Pirie or Mt Gambier' ph calls have happened this week too.  'They' are saying letters of offer this week

MrT

Mr T, is it a "can you do" regional or a "will you do". I thought if they ticked the willing to go regional box then they wouldnt have a choice.
I would guess that maybe 2 extras did pat2 but they would have been told they were spares

I didn't word that quite right, sorry. If you ticked the box you get the choice. Then if all regional spots are not
filled then you get an offer based on 'you must' go regional. If you say no, they move in tithe next one on the list

[Timbo]

Maybe it has.... Truck, Johnny, Ferret or Mr T can you shed any light on it?

Job offer packages arrived in mail boxes yesterday.
Thunderbirds are go!

[JLS]

Maybe it has.... Truck, Johnny, Ferret or Mr T can you shed any light on it?

Job offer packages arrived in mail boxes yesterday.
Thunderbirds are go!

I heard a few maybe of to pirie and one unlucky person didn't pass the testing this time around.

[Truck]

Geez they left this late, not even sure i am within the required time to give notice! Whats the chances of failing the 6month probation period, got an offer but the letter recommends organising leave without pay from current job...not a chance, particularly if i tell them I am gone in two weeks!

[Timbo]

Geez they left this late, not even sure i am within the required time to give notice! Whats the chances of failing the 6month probation period, got an offer but the letter recommends organising leave without pay from current job...not a chance, particularly if i tell them I am gone in two weeks!

Not many fail, there is a whole lot invested in getting you this far.

So long as you can follow instructions, and are polite, there should be no issues. Be prepared to study, be at APTC before 7am each day, and be physically and mentally drained and all will be cool.

See you soon on a BRT


APTC: Angle Park Training Centre
BRT: Big Red Truck

[triple j]

Well done Truck... Enjoy the drill squad. Johnny, How did you go?

[Johnny]

Well done Truck... Enjoy the drill squad. Johnny, How did you go?

Hi Guys, all good! Received letter last week  :-D

[Truck]

G'day fellas, thanks for all the feedback and discussions....super pumped about getting in/through, can't wait to get stuck into the drill squad training! Bit delayed writing this as flat out trying to get stuff sorted!

[triple j]

Well done guys! I bet you are both pumped. Is there a "Meet and Greet" session before you start for all the recruits?

[Monger]

Well done guys! I bet you are both pumped. Is there a "Meet and Greet" session before you start for all the recruits?

Usually the week before you start there is the opportunity to take your family along to meet the other recruits and some of the instructors and some MFS big wigs

[flyonthewall]

More suckers starting tommorow! Where are they all going to fit?

Good luck to all  :-)

[triple j]

good luck for tomorrow for all the lucky ones! Will the new recruits get permanent stations or are they likely to relieve for a few months/years?

[Monger]

good luck for tomorrow for all the lucky ones! Will the new recruits get permanent stations or are they likely to relieve for a few months/years?

The only ones who get permanent spots will be at Pt Pirie or Mt gambier :-D :-D The rest can expect to relieve for a few years

[JLS]

Good luck for tomorrow guys and girls.

[Monger]

Out of interest, any females in this squad?

[triple j]

hows the squad going Truck and Johnny?

[muscleandpluck]

More suckers starting tommorow! Where are they all going to fit?

Good luck to all  :-)

Suckers?
Is that a massive chip on your shoulder or what???
I would say a big congrats to all embarking on their new careers!!
Seeya on the BRTs soon

[flyonthewall]

Suckers?
Is that a massive chip on your shoulder or what???
I would say a big congrats to all embarking on their new careers!!
Seeya on the BRTs soon

No chips here.

[triple j]

Anyone know how they drill squad is going? Truck/Johnny?

[Monger]

Anyone know how they drill squad is going? Truck/Johnny?

I think they are told not to say much in social media sites so may not answer

[flyonthewall]

Posted on: Yesterday at 06:34:13 PMPosted by: Ferret 

Quote from: triple j on April 08, 2012, 08:09:04 PM
Anyone know how they drill squad is going? Truck/Johnny?


I think they are told not to say much in social media sites so may not answer

Yep, there have been issues in the past.

[Timbo]

good luck for tomorrow for all the lucky ones! Will the new recruits get permanent stations or are they likely to relieve for a few months/years?

The only ones who get permanent spots will be at Pt Pirie or Mt gambier :-D :-D The rest can expect to relieve for a few years

One of my Officers in Drill Squad waited 11 years for his permanent spot @ Christies, but then I got mine in 9 months.  hard to pick who will move when, it all ends up luck of the draw.  Once in you can keep feelers out for who is moving when, but you never really know