Firefighting Career: What Medical Conditions Need To Be ReviewedIf you’re interested in a firefighting career, you need to understand that there are certain medical conditions that could disqualify you from entering this profession. Additionally, there are other conditions that may need to be reviewed on a case by case basis.The strenuous job requirements of being […]
As a professional firefighter, the job is physically demanding and exceptional physical fitness is required. Since an emergency can happen anytime, a firefighter has to be physically ready all the time. This is the reason that fire services design the physical testing comprehensively with the aim to mimic tough emergency situations. If you plan to […]
QFD Psychological Assessment – QLD Firefighter Psych Test If you have you QFD psychological assessment coming up you will want to know this. QFD says the psychological assessment phase of the firefighter recruitment process in Queensland is neither pass nor fail. If you believe this, you’re probably already behind the eight ball. QFD does have […]
In most states, having a traffic or driving offence will not automatically disqualify you from becoming a firefighter. Below, we discuss the firefighter hiring disqualifications for each fire service in relation to driving offences. As long as your offence was more than 10 years ago, you should be fine to apply. If the offence was […]
Hey guys! Brent here with an update. So as we have predicted and have mentioned on our page in the last 3 months, QFES is slated to start recruiting again early next year in 2021. So rumor has it that they are looking to fill around 370 posts. The borders will open again soon – […]
Hey, guys! Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) on how to become an Australian firefighter. The fire service profession has evolved significantly in the last few decades. And while techniques in firefighting and the emergencies that firefighters respond to have also changed through time, the need to employ firefighters will […]
Hi, everyone! The Fire Recruitment Australia Team hope you’re all doing well and thought we would give you some tips for your firefighter interview. As fire recruitment takes a pause while Australia and the rest of the world are dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak, the team has compiled 5 crucial interview tips that you can […]
Hey Team! Thank you for your patience as we did our research on what’s really up with Queensland Fire Services this year. As you know, many of you received an email from QFES last Thursday evening, inviting you to a special recruitment intake. Take note – MANY but unfortunately, not all. The letter has been sent […]
Hey guys! Brent C here from firerecruitmentaustralia.com with some recruitment updates. It’s been a hectic couple of days here in VIC so the videos and info I planned to share with you a few days ago just piled up. A lot of you probably saw them already. However, I’m posting them all here so it will […]
I thought I would give you guys a summary of the OFAT (One factor at a time) that a lot of you can easily refer to while preparing or waiting for your turn during the actual physical exam. It has been a busy scene in the fire service industry as of late with almost simultaneous […]