Not as hard ? how so ?
you do the initial application..
1.) all in black pen.
2.) all hand written.
3.) 200 word assignment about your motivation to join, family history and your background.
4.) Include 8 passport photo's
5.) 1 original and 3 additional copies of the application.
6.) application must be stapled only on the top left hand side with a single staple per copy.
7.) must be submitted in a business envelope with the words " Confidential - Job Application - Fire Fighter Recruitment "
8.) boxes must be X not a Tick.
9.) national police clearance certificate is required.
10.) senior first aid is required.
11.) HR truck licence is a requirement ( unrestricted - crash box )
12.) a copy of all education / trade qualifications must be certified and included.
13.) 3 personal references and 1 professional reference is required for contact.
I've got past the first stage, my written exams are this sunday at UWA at 1pm - if I pass, then I go to my psych testing and if successful, I will undertake my beep test, claustrophia testing, stamina testing and height anxiety testing before being reviewed by a panel of selectors.
The beep test is a level 9.6 aparently, and that's just HUGE ! - I'm training 5 nights a week, and I'll be pushing so hard to get a 9.6 - I'm prepared to go out screaming to get to it..
I don't see how it's any easier than in the past ?
It's far more rigorous than joining the armed forces - their entry criteria is far lower..
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