Hi Guys,
I have just been through the application and testing process and didn't get in. I have done a fair bit of research on the process and would like to make a few comments on posts in this thread. I have found that there is always PLENTY of stories getting around about what happens and most of them are untrue or have been spun around.
First comment is about the "already unofficially filled" comment. That is probably the biggest load of "jibber jabber" I have heard to date! The main part of the testing that people usually don’t get through is the "Personality Profiling". That is due to the fact that you can't prepare for it. It takes ages and is around 700 questions. The point of the test is to determine if your personality traits match that of a successful fire fighter. Trust me, you simply can not prepare for this test. To get more info on what the Personality Profiling test is about, check out the website
www.aiofp.com.auSecondly, the people who achieved successful results in the personality profiling test would have been notified on either 7-3-07 or 8-3-07, same with those who were not successful.
The order of the process was
Application, Shuttle Run (PAT1), Interview & assessment (role plays), Critical Tasks (PAT2), Numeracy & Literacy test & Personality Profiling. Then it’s on to police check, medical & work reference if you were successful.
This was a really fast process. Apparently much faster than previous years. Due to the fact they need to have the squad operational on or before 1st July for budgeting reasons.
Also, they have moved the goal post a bit further again. You have to have a HR licence if you are applying after 1 July 2007. Great, another $1300!
Anyway, sorry for the marathon post & good luck to any one that is trying to get in!