2013 Recruitment.

[gasman]

Ok this forum has been a bit slow lately, it really is time to throw this hook and see who bites.
Who is having a go on the roundabout next time around?
:? :? :?

[JJD]

Might give it a whirl, you'll never know if you don't try!

[crossy]

Yea I'll give it another crack...

[gasman]

I am still trying to work out if i should have another crack or just let the dream go after all this time. Will be nine years and six attempts if i go again.

[crossy]

Any whispers starting yet? And if they still let them in at 50
I reckon keep the dream alive!  :wink:

[Monger]

Wasnt many retirements this year so this may effect the recruiting for next year

[USAR123]

I'll be giving it another go. Hopefully this time will be the time

[JLS]

I'll be in it again. Have the letters gone out to inform the cab rank from the last lot yet?

[BT085]

Its done... letters received that us in the waiting pool is now expired.. back to having a crack next year... (or the year after if not many retirements) stupid economy holding them back!

[Zander]

i heard it's unlikely they will recruit in 2014 - due to not getting much budget

[Monger]

i heard it's unlikely they will recruit in 2014 - due to not getting much budget

Pretty sure the budget cuts were minimal. SAMFS has a minimum staffing numbers policy so if there is a number of retirements then they will have to recruitg

[joshman]

Hi everyone,Its my first time posting on the forum, so i thought I'd say Hello. I've been eagerly waiting for the next MFS recruitment to come around. This will be my first try as well. I didn't apply back in 2011 as had just gotten back from an extended stint overseas and had no HR license at the time.

[Gfoss]

Any word on a possible intake this year?? As usual i have heard rumours that there could be one early this year.

[Monger]

Any word on a possible intake this year?? As usual i have heard rumours that there could be one early this year.

ive heard March but just a rumour. Just make sure you have yourself ready with license etc for when they call.

[liamkeenanaCFSSES]

Best of luck to everyone going full-time :) I would myself but I want to get some experience in the retained MFS

[Gfoss]

Any word on a possible intake this year?? As usual i have heard rumours that there could be one early this year.

ive heard March but just a rumour. Just make sure you have yourself ready with license etc for when they call.

Just need to update my first aid and im good to go. Will be my second attempt so hopefully better luck this time.

[gasman]

I have heard to start looking around end of Feb. I will not be joining in the excitement this time around, start a new job on Monday so my aspirations of becoming a fireman are now at an end. Good luck to all applicants, know the PID and enjoy the ride. I will watch with interest!!!!

[MR T]

hey guys , ive been watching the forums for a while now and was wondering if any of you guys no of/ heard of any tutors that  can help with the  aptitude and profiling test . It seems like a silly question but ive heard a thing or two about it ?????????/ but cant track them down ! fingers crossed they have another intake this year.  :-D

[Monger]

hey guys , ive been watching the forums for a while now and was wondering if any of you guys no of/ heard of any tutors that  can help with the  aptitude and profiling test . It seems like a silly question but ive heard a thing or two about it ?????????/ but cant track them down ! fingers crossed they have another intake this year.  :-D

Any year 11 maths/english student could teach you. The maths is not difficult. Just google aptitude testing and practise the examples you find.

[liamkeenanaCFSSES]

The key is studying! It's how I got passed the defence force aptitude and I imagine they are pretty similar but most of it can be in your head! Study, get plenty I sleep and be confidant on the day you'll be fine :)

Do you guys think 19 is to young for full-time if I meet the prerequisites? Any know of any MFS staff that young?

[crossy]

The youngest I have heard is 22... But then again there's no harm in trying your luck  :wink I know I will be again..

[liamkeenanaCFSSES]

Why not I'll give this year a shot then, first time :)

[Monger]

The youngest I have heard is 22... But then again there's no harm in trying your luck  :wink I know I will be again..

They cant discriminate due to age so you have a good shot. I know guys who were 20/21, even 50yr olds get in :-o

[liamkeenanaCFSSES]

That is good to hear I only worry because the job does require a fair bit of life experience I gather that's why they might look at me a bit different I guess. Though I do think more younger people would do the MFS good as it is an ageing work force. But I'll try my luck if there is one this year.

[gasman]

You will never know if you dont have a crack at it, if you are not successful then you still have the experience of going through the process. Have a crack and see how it all plays out. Good luck to all!!