Fire Brigades
OVERVIEW
PATS has been running prep courses for people applying to all Australian Fire Services for over one year - our clients are having outstanding success.
Australian and NA fire services use aptitude tests as part of the initial applicant cull. Typically for a class of 20 trainees. The fire Service will receive 800+ applicants - they will then fail 90% of people in the aptitude tests to get the applicant pool down to a manageable number.
We have particular expertise in preparing people for the aptitude tests used by the MFB Melbourne, the Queensland fire and rescue service, NSW fire brigade, Victorian CFA (Country Fire Authority) - in fact ALL Australian fire brigades. The most recent intakes to the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service typically at least 20% of trainees attended our course.
CURRENT FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT
The Queensland Fire Service has been continuously recruiting for a number of years. Both the Melbourne MFB and Victoria CFA have actively recruited career firefighters during 2010 and large recruit intakes are planned for the next five years.
Our advice to all firefighter applicants - Apply to all services that presently have vacancies - be prepared to apply outside your home state or area.
This will give you great practice in sitting tests and attending selection interviews - it will also increase your chances of success. Remember to that it is much easier these days to do a "lateral transfer" from one fire service to another one after say five years experience.
It is a particularly bright outlook for those applying to become firefighters in the Melbourne MFB and Victorian CFA over the next five years. Due to a retirement "buldge" recruiting will be significantly increased over the next five years. Also due to the relative wealth and success that is being enjoyed in Queensland at present the Fire and Rescue Service has the budget to run a recruitment campaign that is large and continual.
Victorian CFA - (Large recruit intakes - applications continually open) - click here OPEN!
Queensland Fire and Rescue Service - (Large recruit intakes - applications continually open) click here OPEN!
Melbourne MFB - Applications open again September 1st 2010 - Applications close February 5th 2011- (testing dates are February 18/19 2010) - click here
NSW Fire Brigades - anticipate recruiting in Late 2010 - click here
South Australian MFS - No recruitment anticipated during 2010 - click here
New Zealand Fire Service is currently recruiting (2011 course applications close October 5th 2010) - click here OPEN!
Airservices Australia - Plan to advertise in September 2010 click here
NT Fire Service - not presently recruiting - monitor their website
FIREFIGHTER CAREER
Being a firefighter is highly respected and highly rewarded as well. The following points show what to expect to be a firefighter.
The annual salary of a qualified firefighter is normally ranged from $80,000 to $120,000 including superannuation and allowance.
8 to 10 weeks annual leaver per year depending on state.
Shift roster with a rotating cycle of four days on duty and four days off duty. Normally two ten hour day shifts followed by two 14 hour night shifts.
SELECTION PROCESS
The firefighter selection process involves a number of stages designed to determine an candidate's mental and physical suitability to the role of firefighter. The following flow chart illustrates a typical firefighter selection process in Australia.
Firefighter aptitude test measures an applicant's general abilities such as problem solving skills, critical thinking and logival reasoning. The test is highly challenging and designed to fail over 70% applicants.
WHY PATS
With over five years of aptitude tests training experience, we know what it takes to assist people passing the tests. Our firefighter training program has a demonstrated record of increasing applicant scores by 50% last year. We also keep a 100% pass rate in 2009.
Two-day intensive course in Melbourne CBD
One client - one instructor program
Fully computer based training with leading edge graphics
Tailored course plan to suit each client's training needs
Comprehensive training materials & take home exercises
CV review & interview skill training
COURSE DETAILS
Course Rate - PATS conducts a two day face to face course at its Melbourne CBD facility to prepare people for the online ability tests. The cost of this program is $AU2995 (ex GST)
Course Date - For course dates please go to Timetable. The vast majority of our two day individual courses are scheduled for Saturday/Sunday.
- Payment Method - Payment can be made by Mastercard and Visa. PATS is authorized to accept credit card payment via the telephone.
We are more than happy to answer your questions through Contact Us, but we would request that you firstly read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
TESTIMONIALS
Jack Smith
Employer: Major Australian Fire Service
"Like many people, I have dreamed about being a fire-fighter since I was young. I am strong and swift. But when it comes to sitting down and working out numbers, I lose my confidence. Fortunately, I heard many good things about PATS from a newly recruited fire-fighter who have taken PATS fire brigade course before.
Under his recommendation, I took the two day course in Melbourne and then found out the course was really helpful in term of preparing ACER aptitude test. The course is an individual face-to-face training, therefore can be customized for people's personal needs. I would recommend this course to everyone who is dreaming about being a firefighter."
David Jackson
Employer: Major Australian State Fire Service
"Before I did the PATS course, I failed the aptitude selection testing twice.The actual selection test was the ACER battery - verbal,numerical and mechanical - PATS knew this test battery like the back of their hand. I didn't prepare for the testing at the first time ‘cause I thought it gonna be pretty easy. Of course, it turned out to be the opposite when the test had a time limit. I learned the lesson and spent some time to study on my own for my second shot. However, I failed again.
Just before I gave up on this, I came across PATS and bang - it really worked. The training was packed in two days with many computer based materials about verbal, numerical and mechanical reasoning. Those bits and pieces materials that I found online before were just cannot compared with the well-structured PATS courses. It covers all the things you need to know in the real test. I wish I have done PATS training programme at the first place. If that, I would become a fire-fighter years ago."