RECRUITMENT 2011

[MRF]

Has anyone heard any latest news when the applications may open in 2011.

[F7]

hey bolts how was brukunga? i thought it was gr8 did u? looking forward to friday? i am, i guess were in the best job in the world!!!!!!

[gasman]

good luck for friday all you new recruits, stay safe and hpoe to see you in the job next year

[Monger]

hey bolts how was brukunga? i thought it was gr8 did u? looking forward to friday? i am, i guess were in the best job in the world!!!!!!

What shifts did you and the rest of your squad get??

[Andrew K]

out of curiosty how does the shift system work? do you do a different station each week or is it just once you are in 1 location you are there for 6mths?

[Monger]

out of curiosty how does the shift system work? do you do a different station each week or is it just once you are in 1 location you are there for 6mths?

2 days shifts then 2 night shifts then 4 days off. There is A, B,C and D shift.  When you come out of recruits you put your first 3 station preferences down in order from 1-3. Then you will be a reliever(cover sick leave, annual leave etc) until there is a vacancy at your number 1 preference. This can take 4 or 5 years in some cases. But once you get to your prefered station you can stay there for as long as you want eg 10 years. But if you are promoted to Station officer(minimum 9 years in job i think) you change shift and station.

[bolts]

The SAMFS web site has been updated with the new Position Information Document for the 2011 recruitment course. Applications still not open yet but can't be far off. The PID has some interesting changes to the minimum entry requirements. If you are thinking about applying I suggest you read it. Good luck.

[Monger]

The SAMFS web site has been updated with the new Position Information Document for the 2011 recruitment course. Applications still not open yet but can't be far off. The PID has some interesting changes to the minimum entry requirements. If you are thinking about applying I suggest you read it. Good luck.

Looks like license is back to MR and no longer need the computer skills certificate

[wicky]

Looks like testing sequence has changed as well.

Online application;
Personality profiling and numeracy and
literacy tests; click here for example questions
Physical aptitude tests; click here for more detail
Interview and work reference;  click here for more detail
National Criminal History Record Check;
Medical examination; click here for more detail.

[Citizen]

Looks as though we don't need the certificate for MS Word and Outlook?? Haha I am booked in for that test tomorrow morning. Great timing.

Looks like testing sequence has changed as well.

Online application;
Personality profiling and numeracy and
literacy tests; click here for example questions
Physical aptitude tests; click here for more detail
Interview and work reference;  click here for more detail
National Criminal History Record Check;
Medical examination; click here for more detail.

[Monger]

Looks like testing sequence has changed as well.

Online application;
Personality profiling and numeracy and
literacy tests; click here for example questions
Physical aptitude tests; click here for more detail
Interview and work reference;  click here for more detail
National Criminal History Record Check;
Medical examination; click here for more detail.

Couldnt see them running the Pat2 before the interview. Would be testing 100+ people

[bajdas]

Couldnt see them running the Pat2 before the interview. Would be testing 100+ people

For my curosity, wouldn't it be easier to physically test alot of people than interview them ?
Interviewing a 100+ people would take alot of time & effort....

[Citizen]

Having done the PAT2 late last year it does take up allot of time and resources only testing one applicant at a time. Interviews appeared to have three interviews running at the one time.

Couldnt see them running the Pat2 before the interview. Would be testing 100+ people

For my curosity, wouldn't it be easier to physically test alot of people than interview them ?
Interviewing a 100+ people would take alot of time & effort....

[Monger]

Having done the PAT2 late last year it does take up allot of time and resources only testing one applicant at a time. Interviews appeared to have three interviews running at the one time.

Couldnt see them running the Pat2 before the interview. Would be testing 100+ people

For my curosity, wouldn't it be easier to physically test alot of people than interview them ?
Interviewing a 100+ people would take alot of time & effort....

I would be 99.9% sure they will interview before pat2. All the tests are pass/fail except the interview(this is where the rankng somes in). They usually interview about 150 people. Would take them about a month to pat2 this number. I think the list on the SAMFS website of testing is just a list and not in any particular order

[Monger]

Full-Time Firefighters
Advance Notice
Applications for Full Time Firefighters with the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) will open at 9.00am, 12 March 2011, and close at 5.00pm Australian Central Daylight Time, 25 March 2011. Applications will not be accepted prior to 12 March 2011.
Positions are available at the following locations:
Adelaide Metropolitan stations
Southern Operations in Mount Gambier (day work)
Northern Operations in Port Pirie (shift work)
Please note there are changes to the Minimum Entry Requirements ie Driver's Licence and Computer Skills. Applicants must download and read the Full-Time Firefighter Position Information Document (PID).
 

[Citizen]

Here we go again!

[Andrew K]

any idea hw long it is between applications closing and the start of the testing?

[Monger]

any idea hw long it is between applications closing and the start of the testing?

i would say about 2-3 weeks

[MRF]

Does anyone have any idea from when the applications are accepted to when the first recruit course will start.

[Monger]

Does anyone have any idea from when the applications are accepted to when the first recruit course will start.

June/July, depending on how many squads they plan on running this year

[MRF]

Does anyone have any idea from when the applications are accepted to when the first recruit course will start.

June/July, depending on how many squads they plan on running this year

Hey Ferret you seem to be in the know. How many squads are they taking this year?

[Monger]

Does anyone have any idea from when the applications are accepted to when the first recruit course will start.

June/July, depending on how many squads they plan on running this year

Hey Ferret you seem to be in the know. How many squads are they taking this year?

Have heard a rumour of 3 but it is only a rumour. Will depend on retirements i presume

[wicky]

Latest info from website.

The proposed schedule* for the next Recruitment and Selection process is:

Pat 1Test -  commence week of 11 April 2011
Personality and Ability Tests  -  commence week of 2 May 2011
Interviews - commence week of 6 June 2011
Pat 2 Test - commence week of 11 July 2011
Medicals/Uniform fit out - commence week of 18 July 2011
Recruit course commences 12 September 2011.
* Please note, that this schedule may be subject to change at short notice

[Monger]

Latest info from website.

The proposed schedule* for the next Recruitment and Selection process is:

Pat 1Test -  commence week of 11 April 2011
Personality and Ability Tests  -  commence week of 2 May 2011
Interviews - commence week of 6 June 2011
Pat 2 Test - commence week of 11 July 2011
Medicals/Uniform fit out - commence week of 18 July 2011
Recruit course commences 12 September 2011.
* Please note, that this schedule may be subject to change at short notice

By the looks of that schedule they may only be running 1 recruit course for 2011

[Citizen]

Bugger.... guess who's in Europe from late May until 20th June