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General Discussion => SAMFS => Topic started by: wicky on July 04, 2009, 03:59:13 PM
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thought i would get it started.
Gasman are you having another go at it.
who else is trying.
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At this stage i will say a definite maybe...
All depends on wether the family is willing to put up with my moods and also if my business can cope with being ignored for several months in the hope of getting a job.
What about you you wicky? 8-)
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lol @ gasman "definite maybe".
im hoping to have another shot 2010.
i like rollercoasters.
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good for you Josh, how many times have you had a crack, how far into the process have you been?
Will be going for number five myself with cab ranking as far as i have been before.
Rollercoasters are a pain in the neck.
I like the fear of the unknown myself :wink:
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At this stage i will say a definite maybe...
All depends on wether the family is willing to put up with my moods and also if my business can cope with being ignored for several months in the hope of getting a job.
What about you you wicky? 8-)
:|mmm good question unsure at this moment. knee still a bit funny, 3rd interview for new job tommorrow which if i get it, will mean my aspirations to be a firefighter will be gone. CFS dont want me either :?, maybe it will stay a dream to become a firefighter. :cry:
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why dont CFS want you?
You too good for them? Or do they have too many members in your area. :|
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why dont CFS want you?
You too good for them? Or do they have too many members in your area. :|
a high number of exceptional candidates that live close to the station and have good availability to respond to incidents, my application has been unsuccessful.
im welcome to apply next year.
if i didnt get in this time its pointless applying next year.
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SES look out here i come :-o
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why dont CFS want you?
You too good for them? Or do they have too many members in your area. :|
a high number of exceptional candidates that live close to the station and have good availability to respond to incidents, my application has been unsuccessful.
im welcome to apply next year.
if i didnt get in this time its pointless applying next year.
Sad isnt it that people are turned away from volunteering their time...and theres brigades out there that cant get a truck out of the shed..
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It dissapoints me to no end that there are people out there who are willing to give their time only to be told, "sorry come back next year".
Cant they just start you off in the training process to make things easier for next year. Even if they just start you off on the bare basics to get you close to being operational.
At SES we take people when ever we can get them, train them up, when a basic rescue course becomes available, slot them in and send them out to taskings once fully trained to the minimum level required. Might take six months before they get to be operational but if they are still there you know they are keen.
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It dissapoints me to no end that there are people out there who are willing to give their time only to be told, "sorry come back next year".
Cant they just start you off in the training process to make things easier for next year. Even if they just start you off on the bare basics to get you close to being operational.
At SES we take people when ever we can get them, train them up, when a basic rescue course becomes available, slot them in and send them out to taskings once fully trained to the minimum level required. Might take six months before they get to be operational but if they are still there you know they are keen.
Some times there is just no room in the "boys Club" for new members...Sad but true.
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by the same token....if the Brigade is at or over stupid SFCE limits and you arent within 5 or 6 minutes of the station....then its going to be difficult mounting a case to bring you onboard.
Sadly the CFS will only provide limited PPE, pagers, training and just about everything else to Brigades to meet there SFEC....after that, you are better not joining now just to be pissed off and leave because u cant do or get anything....better to try again next year when u can maybe get a slot and get trained as per everyone else.
The process isnt any different to the Mets......dont get in, try again....
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by the same token....if the Brigade is at or over stupid SFCE limits and you arent within 5 or 6 minutes of the station....then its going to be difficult mounting a case to bring you onboard.
Sadly the CFS will only provide limited PPE, pagers, training and just about everything else to Brigades to meet there SFEC....after that, you are better not joining now just to be filtered off and leave because u cant do or get anything....better to try again next year when u can maybe get a slot and get trained as per everyone else.
The process isnt any different to the Mets......dont get in, try again....
yeah im in the boundary, 4min drive, unemployed they were looking for people who can do day call outs i saw all the other applicants on same night and some were not sharpest tools in the shed. they were under the sfce limits even said they would go over that because people leave during training.
their loss not mine ill go somewhere else.
PS i have a family member in MFS 31 years in service and he said i would make a good FF.
but thats his opinion.
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Sad as it may be, we have had to turn down vollunteers locally also, due to SFEC limits on numbers... CFS will only provide so much PPE and training.
Give your local SES a crack, and failing that, depending on how keen you are, vollunteer with SAAS perhaps.
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PS i have a family member in MFS 31 years in service and he said i would make a good FF.
but thats his opinion.
Maybe if you take a note from your mum, that might make the difference! :-D
Keep trying!
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Can you get your mum to write me a note JAFF ? :-D
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SES look out here i come :-o
Multiple SES Units are doing recruitment drives at the moment. So the SES level 1 courses in some Units will start soon.
Not sure where you are, but have a look at http://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/join_the_ses/ses_unit_locations.jsp to find your closest Unit.
If you are interested in Operations or Dogs, then specific Units are available. Some country Units have horses & motorbikes involved.
Volunteers are also being encouraged to look at higher rescue training. So an expansion path beyond the local Unit response now exists.
Has 'gasman' as found, the orange people are not that bad & it is fun.
If you need further information, give me a PM & I will try to help.
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SES look out here i come :-o
Multiple SES Units are doing recruitment drives at the moment. So the SES level 1 courses in some Units will start soon.
Not sure where you are, but have a look at http://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/join_the_ses/ses_unit_locations.jsp to find your closest Unit.
If you are interested in Operations or Dogs, then specific Units are available. Some country Units have horses & motorbikes involved.
Volunteers are also being encouraged to look at higher rescue training. So an expansion path beyond the local Unit response now exists.
Has 'gasman' as found, the orange people are not that bad & it is fun.
If you need further information, give me a PM & I will try to help.
Thanks. already spoken to my neighbour who is a member of SES, will be applying with them soon.
Unfortunatley my mum has passed on so i cant get her to write me a letter :-( im sure it would have helped :lol:
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good for you Josh, how many times have you had a crack, how far into the process have you been?
Will be going for number five myself with cab ranking as far as i have been before.
Rollercoasters are a pain in the neck.
I like the fear of the unknown myself :wink:
in 2007 i did the shuttle run, the interview & assesment, then pat 2, then personality profiling & testing. didnt go further than that.
from what i read on here, the order of testing has now changed.
this will be my second shot, i am in a much better position to try out again it think. i have picked up a lot since then & there was a massive stuff up i did in one of the tests as well. still enjoyable to do it all tho, doing pat 2 was a massive rush.
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good for you Josh, how many times have you had a crack, how far into the process have you been?
Will be going for number five myself with cab ranking as far as i have been before.
Rollercoasters are a pain in the neck.
I like the fear of the unknown myself :wink:
in 2007 i did the shuttle run, the interview & assesment, then pat 2, then personality profiling & testing. didnt go further than that.
from what i read on here, the order of testing has now changed.
this will be my second shot, i am in a much better position to try out again it think. i have picked up a lot since then & there was a massive stuff up i did in one of the tests as well. still enjoyable to do it all tho, doing pat 2 was a massive rush.
The only part of the recruitment process that changed in 2009 was the way the interview was structured because out of the 190 they interviewed 100 were interviewed in 2008 so it wouldnt have been fair on the first timers to have the exact same interview process
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Gasman, Josh, Wicky and others:
I was also applying for the SAMFS for a number of years. It is very frustating to be unsucessful at the final stage and being told to start again from the beginning at the next recruitment whenever that might be. I starting applying interstate also (qld and vic) and have now just finished my first year with Queensland Fire and Rescue Service and really enjoying it. It is another option applying interstate, the procedure is similar, it will give you something to do while waiting for the SAMFS If you are not sucessful interstate it is good pratice and you will be more ready for when the SAMFS recruits again. I'm glad I didn't give up. It was definately worth persisting with.
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Gasman, Josh, Wicky and others:
I was also applying for the SAMFS for a number of years. It is very frustating to be unsucessful at the final stage and being told to start again from the beginning at the next recruitment whenever that might be. I starting applying interstate also (qld and vic) and have now just finished my first year with Queensland Fire and Rescue Service and really enjoying it. It is another option applying interstate, the procedure is similar, it will give you something to do while waiting for the SAMFS If you are not sucessful interstate it is good pratice and you will be more ready for when the SAMFS recruits again. I'm glad I didn't give up. It was definately worth persisting with.
Great point jt1717, at the moment the Northern Territory fire and rescue service are recruiting click here to check it out
http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&p=281&m=35 (http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&p=281&m=35)
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Gasman, Josh, Wicky and others:
I was also applying for the SAMFS for a number of years. It is very frustating to be unsucessful at the final stage and being told to start again from the beginning at the next recruitment whenever that might be. I starting applying interstate also (qld and vic) and have now just finished my first year with Queensland Fire and Rescue Service and really enjoying it. It is another option applying interstate, the procedure is similar, it will give you something to do while waiting for the SAMFS If you are not sucessful interstate it is good pratice and you will be more ready for when the SAMFS recruits again. I'm glad I didn't give up. It was definately worth persisting with.
thanks for telling us your story, just shows perserverance pays off. :-D
Great point jt1717, at the moment the Northern Territory fire and rescue service are recruiting click here to check it out
http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&p=281&m=35 (http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&p=281&m=35)
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Applications for aviator firefighters are open now for S.A. positions.
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website address ?
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http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/careers/arff/default.asp
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cheers :-D
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whats the physical involve?
I've spent time with these guys at WBAP - they do stuff all......right up my alley!!
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Hahaha. . .
Boredy, you would do more in 2 hours on a tuesday morning.. ;)
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hehe...Tuesdays? I've no idea what you're on about.... :p
and the couple of cuties they've got at WBAP now is just one more incentive to apply.......
Who said equal opportunity employment was a bad thing????
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hmmm, as long you as your refering to cuties as females.... Ive Applied.
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anyone know a certified lifeguard :roll:
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Heard the MFS are doing another recruit intake from the 2009 applications early next year, taken from the guys in the cab rank.
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heard something similar from a guy in the cab rank, he is third on the list i think
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they're giving cabbies jobs??????
Bl00dy hell......if those twats can get a job....where do I sign!!!
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I knew i should have been something other than a plumber/gasfitter !!
Might have got a job with the mets by now :|
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Hi new to this forum just after some info on the when the next intake maybe?
Im a retained firie in the NSWFB and very keen for a move to permanent ranks, Ive been trying with the nswfb but it sounds the same as the samfs it just takes time im also a qualified electrician in my primary job.
Will having 5yrs experience help when it comes to recruitment in the SAMFS???
SAMFS would be my choice of fire service as Adelaide is like a second home for me and I have real estate in glenelg so moving isnt a problem.
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5yrs experience won't count for anything as they have knocked back firies who are currently in fulltime paid ranks interstate.
Only advice is to try
and try some more
and some more after that
and perhaps a few more times after that
:-D
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5yrs experience won't count for anything as they have knocked back firies who are currently in fulltime paid ranks interstate.
Only advice is to try
and try some more
and some more after that
and perhaps a few more times after that
:-D
Although 5 years experience wont give you any automatic advantage over anyone else, it will give you an advantage if you get to the interview stage of selection as you will be able to relate your answers to the experiences you have had as a retained firey.
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5yrs experience won't count for anything as they have knocked back firies who are currently in fulltime paid ranks interstate.
Only advice is to try
and try some more
and some more after that
and perhaps a few more times after that
:-D
Permanents being knocked back that is crazy,
I heard that having fire fighting experience is an advantage with the samfs,I have also had experience at 2 of the biggest fire stations in nsw being Station 1 City of Sydney and 27 Parramatta.
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5yrs experience won't count for anything as they have knocked back firies who are currently in fulltime paid ranks interstate.
Only advice is to try
and try some more
and some more after that
and perhaps a few more times after that
:-D
Permanents being knocked back that is crazy,
I heard that having fire fighting experience is an advantage with the samfs,I have also had experience at 2 of the biggest fire stations in nsw being Station 1 City of Sydney and 27 Parramatta.
I think in QLD previous experience is taken into account. Pretty sure it isnt in the SAMFS. With the amount of people that apply for the number of positions available it is almost like a raffle. How can they interview over 150 people, most interviewed by a different panel of people and expect to compare candidates equally. At a guess i would say the next call for applications would be early to mid next year
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Its rigged.... :roll: just putting that out there to fry ;)
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Just reading the SAMFS website it says you could be posted to stations out of Adelaide if successful, just wondering how what sought of chance do you have ending up out of adelaide if you are luck enough to get in??
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Just reading the SAMFS website it says you could be posted to stations out of Adelaide if successful, just wondering how what sought of chance do you have ending up out of adelaide if you are luck enough to get in??
Usually only one person at the most out of every recruit course gets sent out of Adelaide. A recruit course is 18 people and the 18th ranked person from the selection process will be told that if they accept a job then there is a good chance they will be going to Port Pirie. Which is about a 2.5hr drive out of Adelaide. People who are posted there often live in Adelaide because they work a 24hr shift on duty followed by 72 hrs off and is not too far of a drive. I am pretty sure it is a 2 year posting
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Nice to see Pirie get the so called "Dregs" :evil:
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Why does the SAMFS require its recruits to have a Heavy Ridgid licence straight away.
Most other services only require medium rigid to begin with then if you are stationes at a Bronto stn then you can apply to become a Bronto Operator.
Some services only require a normal car licence and then they will train you themselves.
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Why does the SAMFS require its recruits to have a Heavy Ridgid licence straight away.
Most other services only require medium rigid to begin with then if you are stationes at a Bronto stn then you can apply to become a Bronto Operator.
Some services only require a normal car licence and then they will train you themselves.
Maybe it is a way of having less people apply? Or to make sure you are really serious about application due to cost difference in MR to HR
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You would think they would want more people applying to give them more applicants to choose from??? It would be interesting to hear from someone that might know what the reasoning is for that change.
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I don't think they'd want more applicants to wade through.....I vaguely recall something like over 1000 applicants for less than 100 positions...!
Pip
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You would think they would want more people applying to give them more applicants to choose from??? It would be interesting to hear from someone that might know what the reasoning is for that change.
There is no problem with getting numbers for applications. I think most years they get 600-700 apply for maybe 36 or 54 positions. HR could possibly be required for the POD trucks and some of the larger aerial appliances and saves the SAMFS paying for extra licenses
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Hi new to this forum just after some info on the when the next intake maybe?
A little bird tells me.... next month or 2 applications will open again. keep an eye on www.samfs.sa.gov.au - it wont be long now
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Hi new to this forum just after some info on the when the next intake maybe?
A little bird tells me.... next month or 2 applications will open again. keep an eye on www.samfs.sa.gov.au - it wont be long now
SAMFS must be expecting a lot of retirements soon
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well i have better get my act together :-o :-D
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Hi new to this forum just after some info on the when the next intake maybe?
A little bird tells me.... next month or 2 applications will open again. keep an eye on www.samfs.sa.gov.au - it wont be long now
SAMFS must be expecting a lot of retirements soon
The rumor is 60 retirements forecast for 1/7/10
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well i am out of contention this year, think i might have a year off and think about what could have been. Good luck Wicky and to all who apply.
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Just after anyone who knows what the best employment service in Adelaide would be the best to get the computer certificate for the MFS recruitment??
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locher recruitment
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Just after anyone who knows what the best employment service in Adelaide would be the best to get the computer certificate for the MFS recruitment??
I went to Drake Personnel, 96 Frome St, Adelaide. Phone: (08) 8213-4141
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Thanks guys.
Wats actually involved in getting the computer certificate and cost??
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Thanks guys.
Wats actually involved in getting the computer certificate and cost??
I got mine about 2 years ago from Westaff in Adelaide. Think it was $30. I just had to sit down at a computer and do 2 pretty simple tests. Questions were based around being able to send an email, run spell check, just basic computer skills. If any questions were wrong then i got to have another crack at that question. Took about 20 min i think. Not sure if the testing has changed or the SAMFS require more now or not.
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Thanks guys.
Wats actually involved in getting the computer certificate and cost??
I got mine about 2 years ago from Westaff in Adelaide. Think it was $30. I just had to sit down at a computer and do 2 pretty simple tests. Questions were based around being able to send an email, run spell check, just basic computer skills. If any questions were wrong then i got to have another crack at that question. Took about 20 min i think. Not sure if the testing has changed or the SAMFS require more now or not.
Same applied for the 2009 intake, similar cost too.
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Any word on the grape vine on when they will call for applicants?
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SAMFS will possibly not do an intake this year, they will be using the persons selected form last years intake. this is waht i have been told by them not sure why.
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SAMFS will possibly not do an intake this year, they will be using the persons selected form last years intake. this is waht i have been told by them not sure why.
Have heard the same thing, why go thru the whole process again if they already have people who have met the selection criteria cab ranked? makes sense
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Wish they did it that way three years ago, i would have been in line......
If they dont recruit this year, then maybe i will apply again next time... Hmmm
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Noticed people going into Adelaide station with gym gear on yesterday.
last years intake doing a PAT test ??????????
anyone know anything?
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Noticed people going into Adelaide station with gym gear on yesterday.
last years intake doing a PAT test ??????????
anyone know anything?
They ran Pat 2 testing a month or so ago but i believe it was just incase there is a lot of retirements Mid year. Outside agencies use the facilities there for indoor soccer and basketball so could have been a work group. Unless they have decided to put another recruit course through, last i heard they were not expecting many retirements but i did hear that on the great SAMFS rumour mill so it is very unreliable.
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This years retirement list doesn't seem to have to many on them, and those that are were on non operational roles. Some shifts have so many spares at the moment, but you never know what might happen.
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Have a feeling nothing will happen until next year... they have recruited heavily in the past few years. :-(
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Hey guys.
I've been following this dicussion for a while and thought I should join the site and contribute.
Do you think the people who passed the pat2 recently will still be called up even if a course isn't close on the horizon? It would be disappointing to tick all the boxes only to have to start from scratch again.
Just wondering as I was one of them..
Cheers
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Hey guys.
I've been following this dicussion for a while and thought I should join the site and contribute.
Do you think the people who passed the pat2 recently will still be called up even if a course isn't close on the horizon? It would be disappointing to tick all the boxes only to have to start from scratch again.
Just wondering as I was one of them..
Cheers
Dont quote me on this but i am pretty sure the Psych and other testing is only valid for 12 months so i doubt you could be cab ranked for too long. I think a few years ago there was guys that passed pat2 and even had medicals and still didnt get a recruited. It will all depend on retirements which the SAMFS should have a fair idea about by now. You could always give Mara a call to find out cos a lot of stuff that ends up on here is 3rd or 4th info from the great MFS rumour mill.
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Thanks Monger. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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Thanks Monger. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
New recruit squad starting September 13th so im told. From the cab rank
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I see they have changed some minimum entry requirments.
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I see they have changed some minimum entry requirments.
Which are?
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I see they have changed some minimum entry requirments.
Which are?
Only difference I can see is PAT2 is one chance only, no longer a second chance.
and I do note the website now says:
'It is anticipated that there will not be a call for applications in 2010.'
Good to see they are keeping ppl informed as best they can.
T
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Hey guys.
I've been following this dicussion for a while and thought I should join the site and contribute.
Do you think the people who passed the pat2 recently will still be called up even if a course isn't close on the horizon? It would be disappointing to tick all the boxes only to have to start from scratch again.
Just wondering as I was one of them..
Cheers
Congratulations Mr Citizen, hope you enjoy the best job in the world. C U on shift. YA GUNNA LUV IT!!
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they have changed the computer skills requirement
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they have changed the computer skills requirement
Really? What is different?
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Only difference is that you must be certified within 12 months prior to application. Only reason for this is that it has been over 12 months since the last recruitment intake. Brings everyone back to an even playing field i guess. As for PAT 2 being a once only, where does it state that? i still read two attempts.
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Hey guys.
I've been following this dicussion for a while and thought I should join the site and contribute.
Do you think the people who passed the pat2 recently will still be called up even if a course isn't close on the horizon? It would be disappointing to tick all the boxes only to have to start from scratch again.
Just wondering as I was one of them..
Cheers
Congratulations Mr Citizen, hope you enjoy the best job in the world. C U on shift. YA GUNNA LUV IT!!
WOW I'm sitting here saying to myself 'am i reading this?' I'll keep checking the letterbox :)
If this does happen.... Dreams can come true!
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Citizen im in the same boat, keep checking the mail box for that letter, its been a long proces and for this to hapen is such a relief, see u on the drill squad.
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Hi Guys, I've only just become aware of the existence of this site. There are some really discussions here.
Just thought that I would confirm that there is a recruit course starting on the 13th of Sep. I am lucky enough to be one of the people selected which I am stoked about.
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Hi Bolts
Congrats! When were you notified?
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last monday was the day most people got notified, i got my call at 10am ish.
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Only difference is that you must be certified within 12 months prior to application. Only reason for this is that it has been over 12 months since the last recruitment intake. Brings everyone back to an even playing field i guess. As for PAT 2 being a once only, where does it state that? i still read two attempts.
on page '2of7' at:
http://www.samfs.sa.gov.au/public/download.jsp?id=1727
it states 'pass/fail' and if fail, application for employment considered unsuccessful
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Only difference is that you must be certified within 12 months prior to application. Only reason for this is that it has been over 12 months since the last recruitment intake. Brings everyone back to an even playing field i guess. As for PAT 2 being a once only, where does it state that? i still read two attempts.
on page '2of7' at:
http://www.samfs.sa.gov.au/public/download.jsp?id=1727
it states 'pass/fail' and if fail, application for employment considered unsuccessful
but i see at:
http://www.samfs.sa.gov.au/site/join_us/fulltime_firefighters.jsp
it does say another opportunity will be offered.
hmm, i wonder which one applies?
T
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last monday was the day most people got notified, i got my call at 10am ish.
Last week.. eek! I wonder if that means im out. Wait and see :|
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I just love this mob, shift the goal posts, keep em keen, confuse the heck out of them and then see whos left........
Well i am still here, pick me!!
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last monday was the day most people got notified, i got my call at 10am ish.
Last week.. eek! I wonder if that means im out. Wait and see :|
Call Mara, she'll have the answer. no point wondering!!! My squad had mail lost, and he didnt get his letter until 2 weeks before start day
T
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yeah just call mara, she will tell you, i know of atleast 10 people who were notified on monday last week, so it wud pay to call her. good luck
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I see they have removed the PID from the website as well. Interesting!! :roll:
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I see they have removed the PID from the website as well. Interesting!! :roll:
Still there if you 'search' for PID, but no direct link anymore
T
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Sneaky!!!!
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last monday was the day most people got notified, i got my call at 10am ish.
Last week.. eek! I wonder if that means im out. Wait and see :|
Call Mara, she'll have the answer. no point wondering!!! My squad had mail lost, and he didnt get his letter until 2 weeks before start day
T
Just made a phonecall. Everyone has been notified already so it looks like im out. Gutted!
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bad luck citizen, know how you feel. Been in a similar position myself. Take the advice that i have been given by many, keep you chin up and keep trying. Just let me get in first cos i have been trying longer!!! :wink:
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Sorry citizen, bad luck there is always another time, how many times you applied? also Gasman how many time u applied? also citizen did u do the PAT2 and get all your uniforms measured up?
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f7, i have applied four times in the last five years. Been measured for uniform, ready to go only to be told, come back and try again next year. It is a punch in the stomach but hey, life goes on.
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wow 4 times, i thought it was three times and ur out? must be wrong, i applied once and got in and i dont think i could go through all the stress of the process 4 times, ur a strong patient person!!!!
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wow 4 times, i thought it was three times and ur out? must be wrong, i applied once and got in and i dont think i could go through all the stress of the process 4 times, ur a strong patient person!!!!
There is no limit on number of times you can apply, i know a guy who tried 6 times before getting in. And anyone who has been through the process would know you need a fair amount of luck to get thru, how can 4 or 5 different interview panels compare applicants fairly??
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Sorry citizen, bad luck there is always another time, how many times you applied? also Gasman how many time u applied? also citizen did u do the PAT2 and get all your uniforms measured up?
Howdy, this was my third time but honestly the first where I had everything in order (HR licence, paperwork etc).
Yeah I passed the PAT2 in June and had the uniform fitting and medicals. Kind of got my hopes up when they measured me up thinking that I must be close for that to happen!
Not to worry I just need to nail the interview next time and not be so far down the cab rank.
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I think the SAMFS needs to overhaul their recruitment process, its crap the way applicants are treated. Just because there is way more applicants than positions doesnt make it right to keep people in the dark about what is happening and to have people fitted for uniforms after passing all the requirements and then not giving them jobs is bulls#$t. The top applicants are not always taken as the MFS must represent the diversity of the community eg: male/female/minority groups etc
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last monday was the day most people got notified, i got my call at 10am ish.
Last week.. eek! I wonder if that means im out. Wait and see :|
Call Mara, she'll have the answer. no point wondering!!! My squad had mail lost, and he didnt get his letter until 2 weeks before start day
T
Just made a phonecall. Everyone has been notified already so it looks like im out. Gutted!
Jeez, that sucks fella - keep on trying, you'll get there
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hey everyone! gearing up to go for my first attempt whenever the next recruitment is and was after any info on interviews they do, or anything i should practice or focus on :? also does anybody have a website or number for computer courses mfs approved?
cheers crossy
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Tick boxes, jump through the hoops, play the game.
Don't try to outthink the process
Don't think that if you don't meet the criteria you'll get in
Treat the job with the respect it deserves, eg:
Don't be late
Dress up for the interview
Be polite
Don't screw them around
Don't create extra work for them
Why should they hire YOU? What can you offer that the other 10,00 people CAN'T?
Remeber OH&S during the PAT
At the end of the day, they owe you nothing, they don't owe you a job. You've gotta get out there and put the effort in to get the result you want.
Or, send bribes.
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hey everyone! gearing up to go for my first attempt whenever the next recruitment is and was after any info on interviews they do, or anything i should practice or focus on :? also does anybody have a website or number for computer courses mfs approved?
cheers crossy
I did my computer testing with Westaff in the city, it was back in 2008 and it met the SAMFS requirements then, not sure if it has changed. As far as preperation for the process goes i would just make sure everything required is in order when you first apply eg, HR truck license, senior first aid and computer skills. If in doubt ring the SAMFS HR department and ask. They are very strict in the initial processes eg, leave birth certificate at home or any other info then you will be removed from the process. Also if you can get your hands on any examples of pyschometric testing or aptitude tests then i would practise a few of those. Also being involved in a volunteer capacity can help eg. lifesaving club, coaching a footy team, church group etc. The interview format changes a bit each year due to the fact that it may take people a few attempts at applying. But have answers and examples to the questions on the website about "Is the SAMFS for me?'
Goodluck, keep trying, but dont put your life on hold waiting to get in cos it can take a few attempts
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start doing my unrestricted hr licence on sat and the mfs website still says microsoft word 2003 so guessing the standards wouldnt have changed yet? as far as the volunteering been in cfs since 2002 and help run cadet activites currently.
and numbers as soon as the lottery sends me the winning ticket ill start sending the bribes :-D
thanks guys that gives me a great starting point!
cheers!