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More than fighting fire

Being a firefighter is no ordinary job. The work is varied, challenging and rewarding, often operating in confronting and stressful situations, particularly when people are injured or threatened with injury and loss of life.

Our firefighters are an intelligent, highly skilled, ethical and professional team of men and women from all walks of life, who are prepared for anything.

We help anyone, anywhere, anytime, responding to any emergency necessary and we are passionate about safety, education and prevention.

Applications for the 2025 Permanent Firefighter recruitment campaign have now closed

Key Dates 

Verification Testing - 02 May 2025 - 09 May 2025

Physical Aptitude Test (PAT) - 16 May 2025 - 19 June 2025

Assessment Centre - 24 May 2025 - 02 July 2025

**The above dates are subject to change.

 

 

Information Session Recording

Thursday 6 February 2025 - 6.00pm

Candidate Information Pack

Download a copy to learn more about the role and recruitment process.

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Fire Fit

Firefighting is a physically demanding occupation. We put life first and train to get it right. 

Tasks include carrying heavy loads such as personal protective equipment, handling temperature extremes, variable terrains and confined spaces, all of which impose unique physical and physiological demands on firefighters. 

The FireFit Training Guide is based on an 8-12 week program, depending on each individual's fitness level, and is available to help eligible candidates prepare for the Physical Aptitude Test (PAT) during the recruitment campaign. 

The PAT is an assessment of the inherent requirements of firefighting and has been designed specifically to identify and recruit individuals who are physiologically capable of tolerating the work-related demands of firefighting.

We encourage you to start training as early as possible to reach and maintain the required level of fitness.

 

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Get your copy of the FireFit Training Guide

 

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Prepare for the PAT

Interested in learning more about what the Physical Aptitude Test (PAT) involves? Have a look through our PAT videos to learn more about what to expect:

  • The videos show each of the tasks that make up the PAT
  • The PAT is performed as a circuit 
  • Candidates should note the criteria and requirements for each task
  • Candidates must not run at any point during the PAT
  • Rest can be taken between tasks but this will increase the overall time of the PAT completion

 

 

Stage 1

  • Reduced visibility search
  • Ladder simulation

 

 

 

Stage 2

  • Single-sided jerry can carry
  • Stair climb with single-sided jerry can carry
  • Rescue tool static holds
  • Repeated hose drag

 

Stage 3

  • Fire attack simulation
  • Firefighter rescue

 

 

 

Train Like a Firefighter

We have created a series of exercise focused videos which show you how each exercise relates to the physical demands required of firefighters. 

A high degree of strength and endurance is crucial for firefighters to enable the safe and effective execution of operational duties. This includes more than fire, with HAZMAT, Rescue and natural disaster relief jobs contributing to the overall workload. To best prepare for these tasks, both maximal strength and muscular endurance should be targeted and depending on your focus, this will influence the weights and repetitions used in the gym. 

Happy training!