SA Firefighter

well by the looks of things age doesnt seem to be an issue. thats fantastic news.

I have more questions on recruitment, hope you can help.


1) When applications are received by MFS for new positions, do only a shortlist of candidates then go onto the medical, physical interview etc. components? I would assume this would be the case, but I'm keen to get as much info as i can on the recruitment process.

2) Medical. I consider myself to be in pretty good physical condition, but i have broken 1 or 2 bones through sport in the past. While this hasn't limited any of my strength / flexibility etc. but i do have a concern about 1 of my injuries: I broke my kneecap about 12 years ago. It wasn't a complete break - a small piece came away and had to be pinned back into place. There was no ligament / cartilage damage and works fine.

I contacted the MFS regarding this and they advised that it would be up to the discretion of the doctor doing the medical.

Do any of you have real hand knowledge of recruits getting through with a medical history such as this? How thorough is the medical? & do you think an injury such as this would be a major obstacle?

thanks guys.

Hazmat - thankyou, that IS a positive.



Another question to all:

with annual intakes - are they generally around a certain time of each year, so you are able to prepare and get in "top condition" for those 1 or two months when applications are lodged, medicals / physicals taken? etc or is it a pot luck / keep checking the website scenario?