RECRUITMENT 2011

[Monger]

i think its a must for application and has to be upgraded to HR licence within a year of being accepted

Yeah you have to get MR before applications close or wont be accepted.

[robin14]

So how does the wage system work do you get a roster allowance or something cause I'm looking at the mfs wages on the ufu website and a 4th class firie is on 822 a week which isn't 55,000 a yr

[Monger]

So how does the wage system work do you get a roster allowance or something cause I'm looking at the mfs wages on the ufu website and a 4th class firie is on 822 a week which isn't 55,000 a yr

Yeah there is shift allowances etc. It is actually closer to $60,000 now with the last EBA increase

[Alex]

4th class is 59,800 p/a, all penalties are rolled in.

[6739264]

It concerns me that so many of the questions asked here in this thread are easily answered if you read the information that SAMFS provide on their website.

If you want to apply for a job, one would think that at the very least you would be well versed with the requirements?

[Tammey]

Hi Guys, new to the forum but i've been reading the threads for a while.  Submitted my application last Sat but as i understand it it would be a few weeks yet before we hear back.....fingers crossed to everyone applying!
I need a bit of guidance if thats ok, I'm hoping to compete in an overseas cricket tournament with my club and the latest i can fly out is the 12th April.  As you can see that only gives me the option to take the bleep test on the Monday if i'm lucky enough to get through and if by some miracal I get a spot on that Monday.  I wasn't sure about approaching recruitment about this as I didn't want to do anything that would be detrimental to my application.  Getting into SAMFS is my priority, I haven't booked flights or anything yet but didn't know if there was any hope or if I should just tell my team now.  Do you think I could approach them? It would mean contacting them probably before I even find out if i've pasted the application stage.

[wicky]

thinking about it, at the moment i'm just geting over a knee injury so it makes the fitness for the beep test a bit hard



Know how you feel, did the last pat 1 four weeks after knee operation at the last intake. Only got to 7.2

[flyonthewall]

Every thing is pass/fail, if you can't do it - bad luck, no bending for anyone.

[Andrew K]

well aware of that i'm just holding off the application for as long as possible to see if i can manage it if not theres not a great deal of point putting it in.

[Monger]

Hi Guys, new to the forum but i've been reading the threads for a while.  Submitted my application last Sat but as i understand it it would be a few weeks yet before we hear back.....fingers crossed to everyone applying!
I need a bit of guidance if thats ok, I'm hoping to compete in an overseas cricket tournament with my club and the latest i can fly out is the 12th April.  As you can see that only gives me the option to take the bleep test on the Monday if i'm lucky enough to get through and if by some miracal I get a spot on that Monday.  I wasn't sure about approaching recruitment about this as I didn't want to do anything that would be detrimental to my application.  Getting into SAMFS is my priority, I haven't booked flights or anything yet but didn't know if there was any hope or if I should just tell my team now.  Do you think I could approach them? It would mean contacting them probably before I even find out if i've pasted the application stage.

Call Mara Potticary SAMFS Human resources and ask if its possible. Pretty sure everyone who meets the criteria eg. truck license, first aid etc passes the application stage

[6739264]

Every thing is pass/fail, if you can't do it - bad luck, no bending for anyone.

Except PAT 2...

[Monger]

Every thing is pass/fail, if you can't do it - bad luck, no bending for anyone.

Except PAT 2...

And interview

[Tammey]

Call Mara Potticary SAMFS Human resources and ask if its possible. Pretty sure everyone who meets the criteria eg. truck license, first aid etc passes the application stage
[/quote]

Thanks for that, i will give her a ring Monday morning.

[flyonthewall]

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Quote from: 6739264 on Today at 09:05:17 AM
Quote from: flyonthewall on Yesterday at 09:29:18 PM
Every thing is pass/fail, if you can't do it - bad luck, no bending for anyone.


Except PAT 2...


And interview

You have misread my reply. As has been mentioned, some people seem to be asking questions that are answered on the SAMFS site!

[6739264]

Insert Quote
Quote from: 6739264 on Today at 09:05:17 AM
Quote from: flyonthewall on Yesterday at 09:29:18 PM
Every thing is pass/fail, if you can't do it - bad luck, no bending for anyone.


Except PAT 2...


And interview

You have misread my reply. As has been mentioned, some people seem to be asking questions that are answered on the SAMFS site!

I'm really surprised that they let you re run the PAT 2. Anyone know why there is this leniency for PAT 2?

[Monger]

Insert Quote
Quote from: 6739264 on Today at 09:05:17 AM
Quote from: flyonthewall on Yesterday at 09:29:18 PM
Every thing is pass/fail, if you can't do it - bad luck, no bending for anyone.


Except PAT 2...


And interview

Not sure why, but hardly anyone fails it anyway. You can watch the dvd of the testing and pretty much practise most of the tests in some form

You have misread my reply. As has been mentioned, some people seem to be asking questions that are answered on the SAMFS site!

I'm really surprised that they let you re run the PAT 2. Anyone know why there is this leniency for PAT 2?

[BT085]

Hi guys -

I have been watching this forum for a few  months now and thought I would join in! I have applied for the first time and am doing everything I can to get in 'first go'. At age 25 I am hoping I am not seen as a tad too young! The main concern for me is the aptitude testing/personality profiling. Of course I have looked over and over the example one that is on the MFS website, however is anyone aware of more practice questions/how to prepare for this? Also from anyone's experience of the past, are you under extreme time pressure to get this testing done? (is it easy to run out of time)

After looking into the career for the last couple of years, visiting fire stations, speaking to people etc, it seems to me that even if I do not get in first go, persistence eventually pays off? Can anyone comment on that from their experiences.

Thanks and good luck everyone!

[gasman]

as for the persistance thing, i will let you know if it pays off if i get in after attempt number five. Dont be too down on yourself if you dont get in, not a very high percentage of people get in first crack

[Monger]

25 will not be seen as too young, plenty of guys around 22 getting in last couple of years because the MFS has realised by recruiting older guys for a long time the fire service now has an average age of about 50.
As far as the testing goes, from memory the times given for the aptitude tests are reasonably short so if you hesitate too much you can run out of time. They are designed to make you think quickly. The examples on the website are very basic, ones in test are slightly harder. If they use similar tests to a few years ago the mathematics involved practical questions eg: If you are driving to a fire 20 km from station and you are travelling at a constant speed of 80kmph, how long will it take to get there? And if you are using 100 litres of water a minute, how long will a 650 litre tank last?
It also involved writing a report on an incident so maybe look up some examples of that.They change the testing quite regularly so it isnt easier for repeat applicants.
Will be interesting to see how many applicants they get this year now that you only need MR truck license and computer skills certificate.

[crossy]

how many applicants would they get on average?

[Monger]

how many applicants would they get on average?

600+

[BT085]

Gasman - As this is your 5th time in applying, can you give anything away in terms of what your stumbling block has been? Therefore, have you made the interview each time and from there you have not gone further or was it the aptitude testing etc? I hope you make it through mate; sounds like your committment deserves it!

[gasman]

i have been cab ranked before and i have been interviewed every time. The process changes slightly every time so any information i could give you could be completely wrong. i know i am not far from getting ranked again, just need to impress them a bit more at the interview i guess. You are only ranked based on the outcome of your interview supposedly so study up for it as you would your apptitude test

[BT085]

Gasman - are calculators permitted in the aptitude test?

[flyonthewall]

Posted by: BT085 
Gasman - are calculators permitted in the aptitude test?

Are you serious?