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General Discussion => SAMFS => Topic started by: FF GAZZ on November 12, 2014, 03:19:06 PM

Title: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on November 12, 2014, 03:19:06 PM
Applications for Firefighter positions will be accepted from 9.00 am Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT) Saturday 15 November 2014.

Applications close at 5.00 pm ACDT Friday 28 November 2014.

Applications may only be submitted online via the links provided during the Recruitment period.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Potential applicants are advised that the first stage of the assessment program (PAT 1 - Shuttle Run) will not commence until late January 2015. This is however, subject to change without notice.

Care has been taken to ensure that this website provides you with all the information you will require.  We therefore ask that you please ensure that you have read all the information provided.

Telephone inquiries will be referred back to this website where necessary.           
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: BT085 on November 12, 2014, 03:29:51 PM
Yep, here I go
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on November 12, 2014, 04:45:56 PM
Interesting to see PAT1 not being held until late Janurary. If they are expecting so many to apply like rumoured, would have thought they would want people that are fit now instead of giving people 2 months to get fit.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: flyonthewall on November 12, 2014, 05:31:55 PM
Xmas break
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on November 12, 2014, 05:49:15 PM
Interesting to see PAT1 not being held until late Janurary. If they are expecting so many to apply like rumoured, would have thought they would want people that are fit now instead of giving people 2 months to get fit.

Will take them a while to process all the application's. Plus not much will happen mid Dec til Mid Jan
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Herman on November 15, 2014, 05:45:14 PM
Maybe a few applicants will indulge too much in the Christmas Pudding and beers...

I know I wont be. :-D
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Pineapple Bus on November 18, 2014, 06:15:15 AM
Hello all, is anyone else having any issues with the application link and website for putting in application for recruitment.
Cheers for your help
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Chippy on November 20, 2014, 06:13:26 AM
Hi
yes had an issue of getting reset after entering about half the info in so had to start again and found that the space for some answers was quite limited.  Took a while but got it in.  How did you go?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Pineapple Bus on November 21, 2014, 06:53:46 AM
Thanks Chippy,

I have managed to get the application in.  Same issues as yourself.
Glad I am not the only one.  Have many others put there applications in????
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Herman on November 22, 2014, 09:15:03 AM
Yeah got mine in also, I would imagine that there will be a boat load of applicants this year... If I were to guess, I'd say 1500 to 2000..
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: aclarky1988 on November 22, 2014, 08:39:44 PM
Has anyone else had a problem with submitting the application?  Iv filled out everything and clicked submit application but gets stuck on this screen! Unsure if it has gone through or not.

Did people get an email to say its gone through or did something come up?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on November 23, 2014, 07:29:06 AM
Yeah received an email almost straight after from Locher stating thank you for submitting application.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Krank on November 29, 2014, 05:58:15 PM
OK, so now the dust is beginning to settle, has anyone heard or can guess the number of people that have applied?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: flyonthewall on December 06, 2014, 07:55:10 PM
I heard around 3000 applied  :-o
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on December 19, 2014, 12:32:49 PM
I heard around 3000 applied  :-o

About half that number apparently
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Herman on December 19, 2014, 04:38:42 PM
If that's true and there's only around 1500 people, I'm in for sure..


Is that number from a solid source..

When do you think we might find out about the dates for the beep test??

Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Krank on December 21, 2014, 05:31:24 PM
I spoke to a bloke who knows a bloke who said just over 1000 made it through to the beep test with correct paper work, and the beep tests would start on the 12th January, so we should see our letters soon :?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on December 23, 2014, 10:08:29 AM
Just received my email regarding PAT 1.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Herman on December 23, 2014, 11:07:40 AM
Jan 13th for me.. yay it's happening
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: aclarky1988 on December 24, 2014, 08:17:46 AM
Jan 14 for me :)
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: aclarky1988 on December 30, 2014, 04:48:25 PM
Hows everyones preparation going for the test in 2 weeks? Whats everyone focusing on?

For those who have tried/completed whats the 32 min time like for PAT 2? Is 32mins lots of time, or a rush?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on December 31, 2014, 11:46:18 AM
Hows everyones preparation going for the test in 2 weeks? Whats everyone focusing on?

For those who have tried/completed whats the 32 min time like for PAT 2? Is 32mins lots of time, or a rush?

Plenty of time. You cant run. You must walk along side the officer. I guess if u take a long time in the tunnel crawl thing u could struggle.If u get to pat2 jyst take your time and dont drop anything, especially in the gas suit at end, gloves make it hard to grip drums
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on January 08, 2015, 09:31:11 PM
Are the PAT1's held inside or outside?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on January 09, 2015, 09:59:10 AM
Are the PAT1's held inside or outside?

Generally inside the gymnasium at Adelaide station. Where is it held?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on January 09, 2015, 10:02:06 AM
Hey guys/girls for anyone struggling with their fitness or worried about the pat2 testing check out this website http://www.fitforservice.com.au/ (http://www.fitforservice.com.au/)
It may help, these guys can also offer an insight into the recruitment process and aptitude testing
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on January 09, 2015, 12:19:23 PM
Are the PAT1's held inside or outside?

Generally inside the gymnasium at Adelaide station. Where is it held?

Adelaide station.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on January 09, 2015, 12:36:02 PM
Are the PAT1's held inside or outside?



Generally inside the gymnasium at Adelaide station. Where is it held?

Adelaide station.

Inside gymnasium. Standard basketball timber looking floor
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: aclarky1988 on January 13, 2015, 11:39:35 AM
How did people go on there first day? My lucky day is tomorrow.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on January 13, 2015, 01:10:51 PM
Passed. One guy didn't turn up in my group and another didn't pass in the group after. One bloke even turned up a day early.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: aclarky1988 on January 13, 2015, 01:25:04 PM
Passed. One guy didn't turn up in my group and another didn't pass in the group after. One bloke even turned up a day early.

Good Work,
Ah that guy must be keen to try out. How many in a group? The rain didint make it to hard?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on January 13, 2015, 03:48:09 PM
You are indoors
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on January 13, 2015, 03:49:46 PM
Passed. One guy didn't turn up in my group and another didn't pass in the group after. One bloke even turned up a day early.


Good Work,
Ah that guy must be keen to try out. How many in a group? The rain didint make it to hard?

If u cant pass beep test you cant be too serious about being a firey
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: aclarky1988 on January 13, 2015, 04:43:00 PM
Passed. One guy didn't turn up in my group and another didn't pass in the group after. One bloke even turned up a day early.


Good Work,
Ah that guy must be keen to try out. How many in a group? The rain didint make it to hard?

If u cant pass beep test you cant be too serious about being a firey

Haha I agree. People aiming to become a firey should all agree 9.6 is a breeze
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: pieces on January 14, 2015, 03:06:36 PM
Does anyone know how many people roughly have failed the beep test so far whether for incorrect paperwork or insufficient fitness? Or if not, a rough estimate on how many people usually don't make it past this stage?

Also with the aptitude tests, any idea as to how many people they progress to the interview stage?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on January 14, 2015, 03:16:38 PM
Does anyone know how many people roughly have failed the beep test so far whether for incorrect paperwork or insufficient fitness? Or if not, a rough estimate on how many people usually don't make it past this stage?

Also with the aptitude tests, any idea as to how many people they progress to the interview stage?

Total guess but i would estimate 100 would fail or stuff something up. I believe they generally interview 150-200. Or they did around the time i got in
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: crossy on January 15, 2015, 08:50:06 AM
5 didn't rock up, 2 didn't have paperwork and 2 failed in our test today and there was still 2 groups to run when I left..
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on January 15, 2015, 09:39:51 AM
5 didn't rock up, 2 didn't have paperwork and 2 failed in our test today and there was still 2 groups to run when I left..

That is ridiculous.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: aclarky1988 on January 15, 2015, 01:30:27 PM
What dates are people getting for the Profiling in FEB?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: crossy on January 15, 2015, 03:32:22 PM
Feb 5th for mine
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: RicciardoD on January 15, 2015, 08:30:41 PM
Hi all, long time follower - first time poster. I did my PAT 1 yesterday. I found it very surprising in the 3 groups I saw - 8 were no shows, about 5 or 6 had medical certificates and 3 didn't make the 9.6.  :?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: RicciardoD on January 15, 2015, 08:31:56 PM
What dates are people getting for the Profiling in FEB?


Feb 4th for me
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: pieces on January 16, 2015, 06:11:26 AM
I was in the last group for my PAT 1 and of all 4 groups, 2 didn't show, 3 had incorrect paperwork and 1 failed the test. I genuinely would have thought that people would be more prepared.

My test is on Feb 2, has anyone done it before? Don't suppose anyone has any insight?

Also how many times have people applied?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Chippy on January 16, 2015, 06:40:29 AM
Hi

Feb 3 for me.  First time applying.

I did Pat 1 on Tues we had 2 no shows and two didn't complete.

Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Butty43 on January 21, 2015, 05:58:04 PM
Hi guys, I've also been reading these forums on and off for a couple of years and only just felt the need to join. I did my PAT 1 on the 19th of Jan and two guys didn't have the correct paperwork and were sent home. Apparently one had travelled up from Clare that morning to make it.  :oops:

Anyway I passed and have been given the 9th of Feb as the date for the next stage of testing. I work away and am unavailable to make that day. I am hoping that someone with their testing on the 2nd, 3rd or at the latest the 4th would be able to swap with me. HR are happy for dates to be swapped but it must be off our own backs. They won't help with it. They just require that we both ring and let them know of the swap and it will be done. Hopefully someone can help me out. I have been waiting (like most of you probably) for three years for a go at this. If you can help me out please comment here or pm me and I will give you a call.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on February 01, 2015, 04:01:06 PM
For those that have done the personality and profiling tests before, how food is recommended to be brought with for lunch are bags allowed in or are people allowed back to there vehicles?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on February 01, 2015, 07:32:28 PM
For those that have done the personality and profiling tests before, how food is recommended to be brought with for lunch are bags allowed in or are people allowed back to there vehicles?

I dont recall having a lunch break. Is it scheduled on your letter??
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on February 01, 2015, 07:42:43 PM
For those that have done the personality and profiling tests before, how food is recommended to be brought with for lunch are bags allowed in or are people allowed back to there vehicles?

I dont recall having a lunch break. Is it scheduled on your letter??

Well it states "bring your own bottled water and a snack"
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on February 05, 2015, 09:55:09 AM
How do people think they went with the tests?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: aclarky1988 on February 05, 2015, 12:53:42 PM
Good.

Does anyone know how long it takes to hear how they went?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on February 05, 2015, 02:04:32 PM
Good.

Does anyone know how long it takes to hear how they went?

Probably about 2-3 weeks after the last guys finish their testing.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: pieces on February 05, 2015, 03:14:16 PM
2-3 weeks isn't too bad.

How many people are going through to the interview stage roughly?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on February 13, 2015, 09:40:25 AM
Anyone aware of any further testing still to be completed?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: MR T on February 25, 2015, 10:27:20 AM
Has any one found out about interviews yet ?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on February 25, 2015, 11:16:10 AM
Has any one found out about interviews yet ?

I believe some got unsuccessful emails today
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: pieces on February 26, 2015, 03:33:53 PM
Has any one found out about interviews yet ?

I believe some got unsuccessful emails today

I haven't gotten an email yet so I suppose no news is good news.


Has anyone received a successful email yet?




I've been having a read of the previous recruitment threads, very interesting to see how long people have to wait before hearing things! Was a good read though, answered a lot of questions that I had.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on February 26, 2015, 03:52:34 PM
Interesting to see on the MFS website it says PAT2, medical and uniform fit out listed for all on the one day.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on February 26, 2015, 04:22:45 PM
Interesting to see on the MFS website it says PAT2, medical and uniform fit out listed for all on the one day.

Thats pretty standard. If you pass pat2 you pretty much have a job as long as your medical and references check out well
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: fire8029 on February 27, 2015, 01:08:48 PM
you just need to wait forever lol
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: JLS on March 01, 2015, 04:49:16 PM
Has any one found out about interviews yet ?

I believe some got unsuccessful emails today

I did hear from a mate that he got an unsuccessful email early in the week.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 01, 2015, 05:41:27 PM
Anyone aware of anyone getting an unsuccessful email due to the tattoo review?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 02, 2015, 03:00:05 PM
Anyone get an email today?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: crossy on March 02, 2015, 05:31:21 PM
Nothing yet..
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: pieces on March 02, 2015, 07:04:46 PM
Haven't gotten anything either... It's gotta be soon though.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: fire8029 on March 04, 2015, 08:43:11 AM
So you guys are waiting to hear if you have an interview yet is that right?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 04, 2015, 09:11:32 AM
So you guys are waiting to hear if you have an interview yet is that right?
Yep.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 05, 2015, 03:57:08 PM
Anyone heard anything? Otherwise MFS are leaving it short notice if they want to start interviews on 16th March.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on March 05, 2015, 06:22:58 PM
Anyone heard anything? Otherwise MFS are leaving it short notice if they want to start interviews on 16th March.

They had to test extras at a later date due to a HR stuff up so this may have delayed it
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 05, 2015, 06:45:40 PM
Anyone heard anything? Otherwise MFS are leaving it short notice if they want to start interviews on 16th March.

They had to test extras at a later date due to a HR stuff up so this may have delayed it
It's just interesting that it was two weeks ago they updated the dates which included the interview start date one week forward.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on March 06, 2015, 07:33:22 AM
Anyone heard anything? Otherwise MFS are leaving it short notice if they want to start interviews on 16th March.

They had to test extras at a later date due to a HR stuff up so this may have delayed it
It's just interesting that it was two weeks ago they updated the dates which included the interview start date one week forward.

Maybe the guys that have interviews have been informed already :? :?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: pieces on March 06, 2015, 08:04:12 AM
Anyone heard anything? Otherwise MFS are leaving it short notice if they want to start interviews on 16th March.

They had to test extras at a later date due to a HR stuff up so this may have delayed it
It's just interesting that it was two weeks ago they updated the dates which included the interview start date one week forward.

Maybe the guys that have interviews have been informed already :? :?


That is not what I want to hear. Surely someone on here would've heard something if that was the case.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: crossy on March 06, 2015, 08:32:55 AM
Would have thought that the unsuccessful emails would have been sent if that was the case? Especially if some have already received them.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 06, 2015, 10:40:13 AM
Has anyone rang to try and find out?

I'm just assuming but maybe those who got emails already had tattoos that were not acceptable.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on March 06, 2015, 01:51:31 PM
Has anyone rang to try and find out?

I'm just assuming but maybe those who got emails already had tattoos that were not acceptable.

Wasnt tattoos. Be patient. They will let you know
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bolts on March 06, 2015, 02:09:34 PM
Everybody should be getting their emails today
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: crossy on March 06, 2015, 03:31:52 PM
Well looks like I'm out.. How did everyone else go?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bolts on March 06, 2015, 04:37:09 PM
Seems only the unsuccessful applicants got their emails today
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 06, 2015, 04:43:52 PM
Haven't got an email yet :/
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 06, 2015, 05:02:09 PM
Well looks like I'm out.. How did everyone else go?

Crossy bad luck mate, atleast it seems they will be recruiting over the next couple of years if there annual report is anything to go by. Approximately when did you get your email?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on March 06, 2015, 05:11:23 PM
Seems only the unsuccessful applicants got their emails today

Neg. Some got interview emails today.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: crossy on March 06, 2015, 06:54:51 PM
Got mine at 330 today.. Hope you have better luck! Back to studying for me I guess  :wink:
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: JLS on March 06, 2015, 06:57:15 PM
I heard from a mate that his mate had received an interview email earlier today. I'm not sure if everybody was notified today or just people through to the next stage.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 06, 2015, 07:09:39 PM
I guess I can only hope I haven't been notified because my last name would be lower in alphabetical order.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Citizen on March 06, 2015, 08:08:05 PM
Hi all
Haven't posted on here for a few years.
Just received the email, I was unsuccessful again.
It's really frustrating, I passed Pat2 a few years back and missed out on a position.
I am finding the personality profiling hard to pass these past few attempts.
Best of luck to those who are still waiting on an answer.
Cheers
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: pieces on March 09, 2015, 10:19:05 AM
:( I'm out too.

Ah well first time, was a good experience, plus I am only 21 so I got many more years to try get in!

Might try SAPOL, or at the very least do some research into it and go for MFS next time they open applications.

Anyway, good luck to all those that have gotten an interview!
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: sj000 on March 09, 2015, 12:45:31 PM
is anyone else still waiting on an email?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Gfoss on March 09, 2015, 03:20:24 PM
Yeah I'm still waiting. Hopefully get something tomorrow
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: joshman on March 10, 2015, 03:53:36 PM
Hi guys, have been watching the feed regularly, but never really posted on here.

Just got a keep fit letter.

Is this the standard 'no' for an interview, or is there still a chance later?

Thanks
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 10, 2015, 05:46:20 PM
Hi guys, have been watching the feed regularly, but never really posted on here.

Just got a keep fit letter.

Is this the standard 'no' for an interview, or is there still a chance later?

Thanks
Cab ranking before interviews now?  :? :? :?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Pac on March 10, 2015, 05:56:43 PM
I also got a 'stay fit' letter.

Does anyone know how many they are taking to the interview? Just seems very weird to put people into a pool before the interviews. I thought they normally took around 150 to the interview and cab ranked from there.

Are they giving us false hope?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on March 10, 2015, 07:47:50 PM
Hi guys, have been watching the feed regularly, but never really posted on here.

Just got a keep fit letter.

Is this the standard 'no' for an interview, or is there still a chance later?

Thanks
Cab ranking before interviews now?  :? :? :?

Seems like they are placing a lot of faith in personality profiling
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Gfoss on March 10, 2015, 09:51:01 PM
They are interviewing 70. If they need to interview more then ones in the pool will be called in
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Pac on March 11, 2015, 10:07:44 AM
Anyone know how many there are in the pool?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: kj on March 11, 2015, 10:41:40 AM
Is anyone else still awaiting an answer?

I've heard first hand of people getting rejections and now see these 'keep fit' letters but haven't heard first hand of any interviews only friends of friends sort of thing.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 11, 2015, 10:51:02 AM
Yeah I haven't heard anything either mate, but then the mail might be a bit slow here in the Barossa  :-P

Tried to ring Mara yesterday to see what was going on but wasn't available.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: kj on March 11, 2015, 10:54:16 AM
Hopefully she wasn't too busy writing rejection letters.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Gfoss on March 11, 2015, 10:54:40 AM
Mara no longer works there I was told. Ask for Andrew. He told me the 70 doing an interview were notified last friday
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bolts on March 11, 2015, 10:57:14 AM
They must be doing it slightly differently this year because of the group of retained Firies that have gone through a seperate process and are going to make up half of the first drill squad so they won't need to interview as many
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on March 11, 2015, 11:43:15 AM
I have heard of a few people first hand who have made it to the interview stage. How drill squads are they hoping to take through from the 70 they interview?

I thought the retained fire fighters would have gone through the same recruitment process but are just in a better position when it comes to the interview and PAT 2..
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Krank on March 11, 2015, 11:43:39 AM
1. 76 candidates being interviewed
2. Mara has left the MFS
3 only 6 retained in the drill squad to take positions at Pt Pirie & Mt Gambier
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 11, 2015, 11:52:13 AM
The retains going for the full time regional stations went through the same process but did the stages the week before everyone else.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on March 11, 2015, 12:12:36 PM
That makes sense. How many drill squads are they taking from this recruitment drive? I heard at worst it will be 1 and at best it could be three... anyone able to shed any light?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Gfoss on March 11, 2015, 12:23:22 PM
I was told most likely 2 possibly 3
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 11, 2015, 12:36:41 PM
If they are putting retains on standard drill squads does that mean they are only going to run 8 week drill squads like they were looking into doing?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 11, 2015, 02:07:40 PM
Just got my keep fit email.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Jimmyjohn on March 11, 2015, 03:02:26 PM
Hi there
Long time reader- first time post
Keep fit letter yesterday too.
I wonder if the folks in the pool of potentials are actually ranked?
Or are they just all in there together?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on March 11, 2015, 03:28:24 PM
You'd have to think they'd be ranked to some degree. I cant see them interviewing another 20-30 people if only 1 person doesn't progress. Maybe they are sorted by personality type and they interview them based on who drops out.

I wonder if the 70 who are being interviewed are ranked? Would love to know what the interview process is like. Must be fairly comprehensive if they want to rank 70 people. Anyone been through it before or heard anything?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Pac on March 11, 2015, 04:17:13 PM
I wonder if the interview is now a pass or fail. They use to take around 150-200 to the interview, cab rank them and take squads of 18 from that when they needed them. But if someone in this 70 that they have taken now does badly in the interview are they still in front of the people in the 'keep fit pool'?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Gfoss on March 11, 2015, 04:22:55 PM
Probably but I hope not. It sounds like they are trying to reduce their work load by interviewing a smaller number. Id say the drill squads will be filled from the 70 but I hope I'm wrong.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Pac on March 11, 2015, 04:27:13 PM
If it was filled from the 70 there is no point of them sending out 'keep fit' letters. Who knows...
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Gusto123 on March 11, 2015, 05:08:01 PM
Can someone please verify if they are one of the 70 applicants that received a interview.
I have not read a post from a successful applicant yet.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on March 11, 2015, 08:57:10 PM
Can someone please verify if they are one of the 70 applicants that received a interview.
I have not read a post from a successful applicant yet.


No. This forum has jinxed Everyone on here
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Harty87 on March 12, 2015, 09:14:49 AM
Hi guys,

I have been following this forum for a while but first time posting.
I too received the 'keep fit' email.

Just wondering why if what I have been reading is to be correct why they have interviewed significantly less candidates in comparison to previous recruitment campaigns.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on March 12, 2015, 02:10:12 PM
Hi guys,

I have been following this forum for a while but first time posting.
I too received the 'keep fit' email.

Just wondering why if what I have been reading is to be correct why they have interviewed significantly less candidates in comparison to previous recruitment campaigns.

Interviewing about half the normal amount. "keep fit"for next application process
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Harty87 on March 12, 2015, 02:44:48 PM
Hi guys,

I have been following this forum for a while but first time posting.
I too received the 'keep fit' email.

Just wondering why if what I have been reading is to be correct why they have interviewed significantly less candidates in comparison to previous recruitment campaigns.

Interviewing about half the normal amount. "keep fit"for next application process

Hi Ferret,
Thanks for the reply. Are you suggesting the reason for the reduced numbers being interviewed currently is due to the possibility of further intakes later in the year?
Cheers
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Juniorfirey on March 12, 2015, 07:13:50 PM
Hey guys,

Long time reader but first time poster.

A few people have been suggesting they haven't actually heard that they have sent interview letters out yet. I received mine last Friday and will be doing my interview in a couple of weeks! Very nervous but also excited for the opportunity!

I'll try and keep you guys posted!
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Macca82 on March 12, 2015, 08:11:42 PM
Hey guys,

Also my first time posting, long time reader.

Like Juniorfirey I received my interview letter last Friday, interview in couple of weeks.
Quietly stoked and freaking out at the same time! Don't want to mess it up now.

Hopefully this post doesn't jinx me!

Good luck Juniorfirey.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Gfoss on March 12, 2015, 08:56:51 PM
Good luck guys. Great effort to make the top 70 from 1300 applicants. Keep us posted on how you go with the interview.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Juniorfirey on March 12, 2015, 09:09:37 PM
Thanks guys,

I'll try and do it for the team! You guys have been a wealth of knowledge over the years. Trust me when I say, although our outcomes so far are different, I can definitely understand how you feel. Thanks again guys and good luck to everyone who is still going!
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 12, 2015, 09:40:29 PM
Best of luck. Have you applied many times before lads?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Macca82 on March 12, 2015, 10:27:39 PM
Thanks,

First time for me, been training and studying flat out for the last two years.
Don't know how well you can prepare for the interview just hope I'm not to nervous.
Should be ok, just a friendly chat that could change my life!

Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on March 16, 2015, 08:34:25 AM
When does the whole interview process begin? Does anyone have one coming up?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: straps on March 16, 2015, 09:08:39 PM
Brother in law got a thanks but no thanks but stay fit letter.

I noticed that his letter was numbered and wondered whether this was the ranking process of the "keep fit" group or whether it's some other reference (alphabetical or otherwise)...?!?! His letter was number 14 but does have a last name starting with 'C'..

Any thoughts..???

Cheers
Shane

Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Pac on March 17, 2015, 07:40:38 AM
Hi Straps,

My letter was also 14, think it was a generic letter. Does anyone know how many there are in the pool? Wish they would tell us where we are ranked and the likelihood of us having an interview.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on March 17, 2015, 08:17:15 AM
Hi Straps,

My letter was also 14, think it was a generic letter. Does anyone know how many there are in the pool? Wish they would tell us where we are ranked and the likelihood of us having an interview.

Ring HR and ask.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: TonyDanza on March 17, 2015, 08:38:17 AM
Hi Shane,
 
As Pac said I am not sure that the number corresponds to his ranking I think this is more for admin purposes eg. Letter 9 = failed aptitude,  10 = failed profiling etc. The whole HR process has been pretty generic up to this point so that's my guess.
 
I was unsuccessful on the profiling part, with no "keep fit" part and mine says "Letter No. 10". I have a mate who got that "keep fit" one and can see what his says, I could be wrong! I hope for you Brother in Law's sake it might be a high ranking :)
 
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On the topic of the psych/profiling I was wondering for the people who may have made it through to the interviews or even with "keep fit" letters, did you guys answer yes to any of the questions that might be considered "bad"?
 
The types of questions I'm referring to are ones like "did you ever cheat on a test in school?", "have you at least once in your life possibly driven while over the limit?", "have you ever threatened anybody?", "have you ever been in a fight?", "have you ever been fired from your job"? Those types of questions..
 
I'm just trying to figure out whether I didn't make the grade because of a profile they mapped out from the test or whether I might have marked "yes" for something and they excluded people based upon that.
 
I didn't answer yes to many of those types of questions at all, certainly nothing overly bad (eg. criminal history) but was interested to know whether the successful guys answered no to all of those or whether there were a few yes's thrown in there too?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Gfoss on March 17, 2015, 08:50:46 AM
I spoke to HR yesterday. There are 400 in the "keep fit" pool and have NOT been ranked in any order. The 70 doing an interview were judged to be the most suited for the role based on the psych test. If they need more they will call on the next most suited ones in the pool so keep an eye on your emails but don't put your life on hold.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on March 17, 2015, 10:14:20 AM
I spoke to HR yesterday. There are 400 in the "keep fit" pool and have NOT been ranked in any order. The 70 doing an interview were judged to be the most suited for the role based on the psych test. If they need more they will call on the next most suited ones in the pool so keep an eye on your emails but don't put your life on hold.

The psych test was less than half the length of the old test,
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on March 17, 2015, 10:25:28 AM
400 in a pool is ridiculous!!!

TonyDanza I got a keep fit letter and I did answer yes to some of those questions, I simply answered the truth to the test.   
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: TonyDanza on March 17, 2015, 10:48:11 AM
That's good to know Gazz, I feel a bit better about that, then again maybe I shouldn't...not making the top few hundred I must have profiled about the same as Ivan Milat :)
 
I personally think the process and dependence on profiling is outright ridiculous, especially given how easy the aptitude was they have basically narrowed a pool of 1400 odd applicants down to 70 from those who can run the beep test and from this one test.
 
But you know the recruitment process is what it is, everyone has to jump through the same hoops and well done to those invited to interview. Good luck to you all.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: fire8029 on March 19, 2015, 07:57:38 AM
The retained staff had interviews in Feb and got letters last week.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on March 23, 2015, 01:10:50 PM
Has anyone heard of how the interviews are going? I had a couple of mates go through last week and they walked out having no idea how they went! Seems like a pretty intimidating process!!
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: td on March 25, 2015, 08:10:26 PM
Does anyone know how many drill squads they are considering to take this time around including from the waiting pool? It would seem as though with an apparent 400 in the remaining pool (as per a previous post) it might be some time before they recruit again after this. Any thoughts or info?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: MR T on April 02, 2015, 11:06:25 AM
Hey guys
Any one heard anything about how interviews went ?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on April 02, 2015, 12:02:40 PM
I believe that letters went out yesterday. People either received a "come and complete the PAT 2" for the first scheduled recruit course letter or a "your ranked in a pool for future recruit courses" letter. Not sure if anyone received a "you haven't progressed from this stage" letter..

It appears they are only undertaking the PAT 2 for applicants in the first and only guaranteed drill squad from this recruitment process which includes the retained fire fighters. Perhaps they are not doing the two courses 6 weeks apart as people suspected? Has anyone heard any different?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on April 05, 2015, 05:55:15 AM
Does anyone know how many drill squads they are considering to take this time around including from the waiting pool? It would seem as though with an apparent 400 in the remaining pool (as per a previous post) it might be some time before they recruit again after this. Any thoughts or info?

I wouldn't think so, they have never done it like that in the past..I think the personality profiling is only "valid"for 12 months. I may be wrong
But they could change the way they recruit to try and save some money, have more of an Order of merit type system like they have in Melbourne
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: BT085 on April 06, 2015, 05:57:59 PM
Hi Ferret, there has to be some sort of strategy or reason behind 400 letters in the stay fit pool pre-interview? How does this order of merit system in melb work?

Like 2011, I made it to the interview and was not competitive enough to be called up for first squad, (stay fit letter) although from the 70 odd interviewed I think probably only 10 or so would have been called up for PAT2 if 8 retained had already locked in those spots.. Hoping they will do a second or third squad from the 70 interviewed - gives me a better chance I guess..
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on April 07, 2015, 03:17:48 PM
Maybe give HR a call and see if they can shed any light on the situation...
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Gusto123 on April 18, 2015, 09:50:10 AM
Anyone with a keep fit letter got an interview yet?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on April 18, 2015, 11:36:06 AM
Anyone with a keep fit letter got an interview yet?

Wont happen unless they do a 3rd squad.think they have the 36 for first two already
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on April 18, 2015, 12:34:26 PM
Anyone with a keep fit letter got an interview yet?

Wont happen unless they do a 3rd squad.think they have the 36 for first two already

What's the timeline for the 2nd squad Ferret? How many did they take into the  recent PAT 2 testing??
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: K99 on April 18, 2015, 06:17:24 PM
A few years ago I was successful in passing all tests with the MFS. I was measured up for uniforms as well. Turns out I didnt end up making the first drill squad but was told to wait for drill squad number 2. The second drill squad never happened.

 The next year recruitment started again. I was told to re apply. I said Im on the books for 12 months, why re apply. I was told that the 12 months begins from when recruitment is officially advertised so the 12 months was up. Time to start it all over again. I never did.
  Im just letting you know about the 12 month rule...cheers and good luck
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bolts on April 18, 2015, 08:46:13 PM
As per the web site the first drill squad starts June 9 so that means that pass out for that squad will be on Sep 11. Second squad starts Sep 14. They have yet to decide on a third squad.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on April 18, 2015, 10:19:14 PM
As per the web site the first drill squad starts June 9 so that means that pass out for that squad will be on Sep 11. Second squad starts Sep 14. They have yet to decide on a third squad.

Wont they run out of time with xmas? ?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bolts on April 19, 2015, 08:57:48 AM


Wont they run out of time with xmas? ?
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Nah 14 week course so Sep 14 start date means pass out will be Dec 18.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on April 19, 2015, 09:05:45 AM


Wont they run out of time with xmas? ?

Nah 14 week course so Sep 14 start date means pass out will be Dec 18.
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 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bolts on April 19, 2015, 12:59:44 PM


Wont they run out of time with xmas? ?

Nah 14 week course so Sep 14 start date means pass out will be Dec 18.

Don't training dept start xmas at start of Dec 8-) 8-)
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They would probably like to think so. My drill squad started and finished around the same time. Had pass out on the 17th of Dec then first shift on the 20th
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Footy42 on April 30, 2015, 03:23:49 PM
Hi guys, has anyone heard anything more at the moment? Has PAT 2 testing finished? I know the Retained process was ahead of everyone, has any of them been offered spots yet?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on April 30, 2015, 05:22:14 PM
Hi guys, has anyone heard anything more at the moment? Has PAT 2 testing finished? I know the Retained process was ahead of everyone, has any of them been offered spots yet?
finished this week. Drill squad starts june 9. With rumour that the second begins straight after first one finishes.First will be a retained/fulltime combo
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Gfoss on May 01, 2015, 07:28:35 PM
Out of the 70 that were interviewed, how many after the 2 drill squads would be cab ranked for a possible 3rd? I heard a few failed  pat 2 and some may not have interviewed that well.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on May 04, 2015, 09:23:49 PM
I've heard that there are applicants that have been cab ranked from the interview process that will undertake the PAT 2 etc if there is a third drill squad next year. Not sure if anyone else can confirm this.. Last year the rumours were that there would likely be two drill squads with the possibly a third. But it's anyone's guess.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Footy42 on May 04, 2015, 10:01:57 PM
I heard there will be 2 drill squads to start with. The second one starting 6 weeks after the first.
Do you think the retains will find out first or the same time as the rest?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Footy42 on May 08, 2015, 03:41:10 PM
Anyone heard anything yet?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: flyonthewall on May 08, 2015, 08:41:38 PM
Retained would be in the first squad and would already know, so one would think.

Definitely 2 squads, most likely one straight after the other, not much gap between.

Third squad?

Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on May 12, 2015, 07:09:58 PM
If 7news is anything to go by, second recruit course starts September 14, With applicants informed today (allegedly including Kane Cornes).
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Footy42 on May 12, 2015, 08:57:09 PM
Retains haven't heard yet!
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Raven on May 13, 2015, 09:25:04 AM
http://m.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/kane-cornes-to-play-300th-game-then-retire-according-to-reports/story-fnia6ojc-1227352941189?utm_content=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=EditorialSF&utm_source=AdelaideAdvertiser&utm_medium=Facebook (http://m.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/kane-cornes-to-play-300th-game-then-retire-according-to-reports/story-fnia6ojc-1227352941189?utm_content=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=EditorialSF&utm_source=AdelaideAdvertiser&utm_medium=Facebook)
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on May 13, 2015, 11:29:19 AM
If 7news is anything to go by, second recruit course starts September 14, With applicants informed today (allegedly including Kane Cornes).

Pretty sure Cornes is in first squad starting on June 9, why would retains be in first squad? Would depend on when the regional positions become vacant i would think
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Harty87 on May 13, 2015, 12:24:32 PM
Regardless of when Cornes is starting they confirmed there will be two squads this year. They also mentioned would be a few years before next recruitment. Third squad looks unlikely?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on May 13, 2015, 12:46:20 PM
I wouldn't believe everything you hear on the news. Those who undertook the recent PAT 2 testing were allegedly told their ranking and the likelihood of a second squad.

It will be a few years before they start the process from the very start again with the PAT 1 and aptitude and personality profiling. HR have been asked to have applicants ready if/when future drill squads are required. Hence the 25 or so can ranked from the interviews and the other 400 in a pool after the personality profiling. Future recruitment depends entirely on staffing requirements. If they require more operational firefighters within the next 18 months it will likely come from the existing pool. If it's in 2 or 3 years  the process will likely begin again. 30 firefighters (with 6 of those going to full time regional stations) barely covers an operational firefighter for each station for more than one shift.

There are only 18 people that can go through a 14 week drill squad in any one time. Which means a third squad is at best 30 weeks away. There's no value in committing people to a third course now that at the earliest won't run until January 2016. The cost of conducting the new style recruit selection is significant and if circumstances allow I would expect at least one more squad would come from this batch.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on May 13, 2015, 01:10:36 PM
Regardless of when Cornes is starting they confirmed there will be two squads this year. They also mentioned would be a few years before next recruitment. Third squad looks unlikely?

They already have a heap of retirements this year so i would think the two squads would be soaked up there.
I doubt it will be a few years before next campaign, There is more fireys over 60yrs old then under 30.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on May 13, 2015, 01:17:16 PM
I wouldn't believe everything you hear on the news. Those who undertook the recent PAT 2 testing were allegedly told their ranking and the likelihood of a second squad.

It will be a few years before they start the process from the very start again with the PAT 1 and aptitude and personality profiling. HR have been asked to have applicants ready if/when future drill squads are required. Hence the 25 or so can ranked from the interviews and the other 400 in a pool after the personality profiling. Future recruitment depends entirely on staffing requirements. If they require more operational firefighters within the next 18 months it will likely come from the existing pool. If it's in 2 or 3 years  the process will likely begin again. 30 firefighters (with 6 of those going to full time regional stations) barely covers an operational firefighter for each station for more than one shift.

There are only 18 people that can go through a 14 week drill squad in any one time. Which means a third squad is at best 30 weeks away. There's no value in committing people to a third course now that at the earliest won't run until January 2016.


The current recruitment style is almost identical to the one they have used for the past 8 years. If anything it would be cheaper having a much smaller personality profiling section
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on May 13, 2015, 01:26:23 PM
I wouldn't believe everything you hear on the news. Those who undertook the recent PAT 2 testing were allegedly told their ranking and the likelihood of a second squad.

It will be a few years before they start the process from the very start again with the PAT 1 and aptitude and personality profiling. HR have been asked to have applicants ready if/when future drill squads are required. Hence the 25 or so can ranked from the interviews and the other 400 in a pool after the personality profiling. Future recruitment depends entirely on staffing requirements. If they require more operational firefighters within the next 18 months it will likely come from the existing pool. If it's in 2 or 3 years  the process will likely begin again. 30 firefighters (with 6 of those going to full time regional stations) barely covers an operational firefighter for each station for more than one shift.

There are only 18 people that can go through a 14 week drill squad in any one time. Which means a third squad is at best 30 weeks away. There's no value in committing people to a third course now that at the earliest won't run until January 2016.


The current recruitment style is almost identical to the one they have used for the past 8 years. If anything it would be cheaper having a much smaller personality profiling section.i hear if there is going to be a third squad then some of thr 400 on the cab rank will be interviewed

Sorry.. I was talking about the new personality profiling process which appears to be much more selective. Think the cost to run it through whatever company is more than previous. They may well interview out of the 400 if there are future squads next year but I don't think they will start from scratch if there are squads in 2016.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Footy42 on May 13, 2015, 02:43:39 PM
If 7news is anything to go by, second recruit course starts September 14, With applicants informed today (allegedly including Kane Cornes).

Pretty sure Cornes is in first squad starting on June 9, why would retains be in first squad? Would depend on when the regional positions become vacant i would think
There was talk the retains would be part of the first squad and there already is a short full at the regional stations with more to come.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on May 13, 2015, 04:51:54 PM
If 7news is anything to go by, second recruit course starts September 14, With applicants informed today (allegedly including Kane Cornes).

Pretty sure Cornes is in first squad starting on June 9, why would retains be in first squad? Would depend on when the regional positions become vacant i would think
There was talk the retains would be part of the first squad and there already is a short full at the regional stations with more to come.

There is no shortfall. Guys are seconded there straight from recruit squad
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bull on May 13, 2015, 06:38:23 PM
I'm pretty sure the union was trying to lock up Pirie and the Mount for retained from here on in.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bull on May 13, 2015, 06:45:51 PM
Retains haven't heard yet!

Wow, if this is the case, I think it's a bit rough to let the general entry guys know a week or two after pat 2 and let retained guys sweat it out for 6 + weeks waiting for news. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on May 13, 2015, 08:02:04 PM
I'm pretty sure the union was trying to lock up Pirie and the Mount for retained from here on in.

 :mrgreen:
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bull on May 13, 2015, 08:34:13 PM
Yeah that's what I was thinking. Hopefully they can get it sorted out. It would be a shame for some 'once in a lifetime' job opportunities to go begging because it all got too hard. I hope you hear back soon footy42 if I can read between the lines correctly ;-) .
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Juniorfirey on May 13, 2015, 11:40:45 PM
Gday Lads,

I can't say and don't know a lot about the recruitment process. That being said, I received an offer of employment this week. Just wanted to quickly acknowledge and thank everyone who contributes to this forum. A lot of rumours are thrown around but it's always good to hear the opinions of like-minded people who are clearly very passionate. I wish you all the very best for the future!

Thanks again.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Harty87 on May 14, 2015, 09:54:45 AM
Congratulations mate that's great news! All the best hopefully I'll have the chance to join you one day.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bull on May 15, 2015, 09:18:11 PM
Congrats Junior! I got my offer today. Looks like we are going on the same recruit course. How did you go footy42? I'm presuming you were part of the retained group.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Footy42 on May 15, 2015, 09:24:12 PM
Well done guys, I got my offer as well today
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bull on May 15, 2015, 09:30:54 PM
Well done mate. It was a stressful wait wasn't it!
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Footy42 on May 15, 2015, 09:32:22 PM
Thanks, and a very long wait
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bull on May 15, 2015, 09:35:08 PM
Yes it was. Catch you on the 9th
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Footy42 on May 15, 2015, 09:36:28 PM
Yep definitely
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: fire8029 on May 18, 2015, 09:13:37 AM
I'm pretty sure the union was trying to lock up Pirie and the Mount for retained from here on in.

Yeah and then let them come to the city after 5 years having gone thru an easier recruitment process (due to sheer numbers).my guess is the delay is due to the guys seconded still have a couple years to go on their original 5yr secondment and things may be getting messy

They always said the retained staff will get scheiße canned for going through the "easy" process like you say. I don't think its much easier when you are competing against 40 firefighters who already have knowledge of the job. Still have to go through the same processes as everyone else and the Union looked carefully at the this.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on May 18, 2015, 06:19:13 PM
I'm pretty sure the union was trying to lock up Pirie and the Mount for retained from here on in.

Yeah and then let them come to the city after 5 years having gone thru an easier recruitment process (due to sheer numbers).my guess is the delay is due to the guys seconded still have a couple years to go on their original 5yr secondment and things may be getting messy

They always said the retained staff will get scheiße canned for going through the "easy" process like you say. I don't think its much easier when you are competing against 40 firefighters who already have knowledge of the job. Still have to go through the same processes as everyone else and the Union looked carefully at the this.

The guys in the main group have to compete with 1000 plus people. Many of who have cfs or other fire service training.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bull on May 18, 2015, 09:05:10 PM
The odds were certainly better through retained entry and I am thankful they opened it up for us retained. Hopefully we do not disappoint in the drill squad and can keep the door open for more retained to follow.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on May 19, 2015, 02:40:34 AM
The odds were certainly better through retained entry and I am thankful they opened it up for us retained. Hopefully we do not disappoint in the drill squad and can keep the door open for more retained to follow.

Hopefully it solves the fulltime regional staffing problems and doesnt become a side door for a change to metro for these retained guys
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Muscle n Pluck on May 19, 2015, 07:47:41 AM
Like it has done in previous intakes!
Not a hope.
Dilute the standard, GOOD work, Yellow wearing gong beaters will be lining up next!!!
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: fire8029 on May 19, 2015, 09:41:26 AM
Most of the retained staff who went for the job that i know were only planning on going for regional full time and the ones who wanted to go to Adelaide applied for both positions. I don't think anyone intended on trying to get in through the back door. 
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Footy42 on May 19, 2015, 03:13:10 PM
I was offered a position through the retain process and I have no ambition to move to Metro after 5yrs.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: flyonthewall on May 19, 2015, 09:31:26 PM
I'd hate to find out that the retained guys didn't have to do the same testing as the 'civillian' applicants.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: flyonthewall on May 19, 2015, 09:42:25 PM
Most of the retained staff who went for the job that i know were only planning on going for regional full time and the ones who wanted to go to Adelaide applied for both positions. I don't think anyone intended on trying to get in through the back door.  

That's like double dipping. How does that work applying for both? You have contradicted yourself and just pointed out that it actually is a way to get through the back door.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on May 20, 2015, 01:29:16 AM
I'd hate to find out that the retained guys didn't have to do the same testing as the 'civillian' applicants.

They did same testing. But got to sit same aptitude test twice. Once for metro and once for regional.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bull on May 20, 2015, 09:26:11 AM
I'd hate to find out that the retained guys didn't have to do the same testing as the 'civillian' applicants.

They did same testing. But got to sit same aptitude test twice. Once for metro and once for regional.

Same recruitment proccess. Only one shot at each part regardless of applying for both entries.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bull on May 20, 2015, 09:32:49 AM
I was offered a position through the retain process and I have no ambition to move to Metro after 5yrs.

Same
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bull on May 20, 2015, 09:37:05 AM
Like it has done in previous intakes!
Not a hope.
Dilute the standard, GOOD work, Yellow wearing gong beaters will be lining up next!!!


hmm, back to the us and them debate. This is the point where I stop posting. All the best for the future everyone and thanks for the fantastic advice on recruitment.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: fire8029 on May 21, 2015, 11:59:05 AM
I'm with you Bull. Flyonthewall I'm saying the retains that wanted to go full time in Metro went for the same process as everyone else did. They had to apply for both positions as the retained for regional was only for regional. Both same process. If you get through both then you have to choose what you are going to do.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Al on July 18, 2015, 01:35:15 PM
Hi everyone... just thought I'd give this topic a bump.

Has anybody heard anything about Squad #2? I know that the first squad is almost halfway through their course, and I'm pretty hopeful that the second squad will start straight after the first one finishes as previously speculated. Anyone have any ideas about this?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bolts on August 03, 2015, 08:03:04 AM
People in the second squad got a phone call on Friday advising them of their start date, which I think is Sep 14th
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Notts on August 11, 2015, 02:25:58 PM
Firstly well done to all those who got picked for the 1st Drill Squad. Great effort. Nearly done guys, hope you've gotten through it okay.

I made it down to the 70odd to be interviewed, and then received a "keep fit" letter after interviewing. Not sure where this leaves me now. I had high hopes to receive some sort of communication for the 2nd Drill Squad in Sept, but bolts' post below seems to throw that theory out too.

People in the second squad got a phone call on Friday advising them of their start date, which I think is Sep 14th

Those who received this phone call - were you on the "keep fit" list after interviews? Or were there other types of letters after interview? ie. standby for the possibility of a 2nd Drill Squad?

Fingers crossed for a Jan 2016 Squad.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: kae_aur1 on August 14, 2015, 10:14:04 AM
The guys in the 2nd squad got an intivation to do the Pat 2 letter after the interviews. They did the Pat 2 at the same time as the squad 1 guys.
35 did it, 12 went into squad 1 (with retains bringing that number up to 18) and the next 18 ranked make up squad 2 starting in Sept.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on September 11, 2015, 02:47:38 PM
So the first drill squad of 2015 graduate today and the second squad start their 14 week stint Monday. It will be great to have another influx of new faces in the MFS.

Still haven't heard any whether or not a third squad will go ahead... Were there enough retirements at the EOFY to cover another 18 recruits? If there is a third squad from this recruitment drive rumour is it wont begin until late Feb/early March.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on September 22, 2015, 04:08:00 PM
Like it has done in previous intakes!
Not a hope.
Dilute the standard, GOOD work, Yellow wearing gong beaters will be lining up next!!!

Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: bolts on November 02, 2015, 06:19:29 PM
Can confirm that there will be a 3rd squad starting on the 22nd Feb. Pretty sure that the people being considered have already been notified. Will be taken out of the people who have already been interviewed but they will have to do the PAT 1 again as it has been a long time since they did it the first time.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on November 02, 2015, 06:53:02 PM
How many from the interviews were left over after the first two drill squads?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on November 03, 2015, 07:08:35 AM
Can confirm that there will be a 3rd squad starting on the 22nd Feb. Pretty sure that the people being considered have already been notified. Will be taken out of the people who have already been interviewed but they will have to do the PAT 1 again as it has been a long time since they did it the first time.

So pretty much everyone is gonna get a job based on a half baked psych test?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on November 03, 2015, 07:09:22 AM
How many from the interviews were left over after the first two drill squads?

About 40
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on November 03, 2015, 08:54:30 AM
How many from the interviews were left over after the first two drill squads?

About 40

Not happy with the selection process Feret?

Did any fail the PAT 2 or medical or were any advised that they were not progressing past the interview stage?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Harty87 on November 03, 2015, 09:28:58 AM
Did anyone from the pool receive an invitation for interview?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: phoenix on November 03, 2015, 11:30:23 AM
With a third squad commencing early next year, I am assuming that it will be at least 12 to 18 months before another recruitment is opened? I've been away for a few years and am eager as anything. I suppose it'll just be the case of keep fit and wait...?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Schmick on November 03, 2015, 07:54:44 PM
Were any ex-military pers successful in this campaign?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on November 04, 2015, 06:58:52 AM
How many from the interviews were left over after the first two drill squads?



About 40

Not happy with the selection process Feret?

Did any fail the PAT 2 or medical or were any advised that they were not progressing past the interview stage?

It just seems that a lot of faith is being put in the personality profile testing.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Schmick on November 04, 2015, 04:13:22 PM


It just seems that a lot of faith is being put in the personality profile testing.
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Ferret, I concur.

I sat both the aptitude testing and profiling; but unsuccessful progressing to the interview stage. I fully accept this however was disappointed there were so many questions 'agree / disagree / etc'. I feel a more accurate gauge of personality would have been to allow written answers to a series of questions as well as the agree disagree questions.

Does anyone else 'agree' ?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: phoenix on November 04, 2015, 04:40:18 PM
Schmick - what examples did you find were not well placed?

I've done profiling test examples and I don't mind the agree and disagree questions at times, but as humans we are way more intricate than a simple 'strongly agree'...
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Harty87 on November 25, 2015, 07:36:56 AM
Can anyone confirm that it was just candidates from the interview pool that were considered for the 3rd drill squad? Or has anyone from the 'keep fit' pool heard anything?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on November 25, 2015, 07:28:42 PM
Can anyone confirm that it was just candidates from the interview pool that were considered for the 3rd drill squad? Or has anyone from the 'keep fit' pool heard anything?

From people already interviewed.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: fire8029 on November 30, 2015, 12:46:20 PM
I actually agree with Ferrret, any retained get into the third squad?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on November 30, 2015, 01:11:36 PM
I actually agree with Ferrret, any retained get into the third squad?

 :mrgreen:
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on December 17, 2015, 11:27:02 AM
I actually agree with Ferrret, any retained get into the third squad?

One retained I believe.  And a couple failed pat2 apparently
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Mosquito79 on December 17, 2015, 07:58:14 PM
So a February 2016 drill squad is a definite go ahead? Will they need to call on more for PAT 2 testing if number failed or did they take enough through to counter this? I've heard a fourth squad is possibly on the cards in June from this same recruitment process, although I'm not sure how many are left in the pool from the recent round of interviews..
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Notts on December 18, 2015, 12:16:38 PM
https://twitter.com/SA_MFS/status/677650516105691137?s=09

Looks like the 2nd Squad will graduate very shortly. Congratulations and well done to all.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Notts on December 18, 2015, 12:20:54 PM
So a February 2016 drill squad is a definite go ahead?

Definitely a 3rd Squad in 2016. Rumour is February but no specified date yet.

Will they need to call on more for PAT 2 testing if number failed or did they take enough through to counter this?
They've put a few excess through the PAT2 to allow for some not passing.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on December 18, 2015, 12:34:49 PM
So a February 2016 drill squad is a definite go ahead?

Definitely a 3rd Squad in 2016. Rumour is February but no specified date yet.

Will they need to call on more for PAT 2 testing if number failed or did they take enough through to counter this?
They've put a few excess through the PAT2 to allow for some not passing.

Feb 22nd
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on December 18, 2015, 04:45:46 PM
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/mfs-launches-new-recruitment-strategy-targeting-women/news-story/b2c05bddf57a567b585206fc8b826798 (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/mfs-launches-new-recruitment-strategy-targeting-women/news-story/b2c05bddf57a567b585206fc8b826798)

One would assume the strategy would indicate when the next recruitment would be too?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: fire8029 on January 05, 2016, 09:30:33 AM
This is what Mr Crossman said.
I am driving a strategy to attract more applications from suitable people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds and females.  At no stage have I considered lowering standards of entry.  This is a very specific job that we do and there is a physical and behavioural type that make the best candidates so the best people will be selected.
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on January 05, 2016, 07:05:08 PM
 :mrgreen:
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Jack23 on January 27, 2016, 03:22:22 PM
Any more news on latest squad?
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: straps on January 27, 2016, 07:53:06 PM
Heard today that a letter went out to the previous selection cohort advising of a whole new intake / selection process starting in Feb 2016...
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: FF GAZZ on January 27, 2016, 10:37:33 PM
Heard today that a letter went out to the previous selection cohort advising of a whole new intake / selection process starting in Feb 2016...

Emails were sent out Friday advising of the 2015 recruitment and selection process had closed (and "all positions have now been filled and the process has been closed") but no indication of when recruiting next. 
Title: Re: 2015 Recruitment
Post by: Monger on January 28, 2016, 06:48:20 AM
Any more news on latest

They start on Feb 22nd