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Permanent Firefighters

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.

Are you ready to fire up your career?!

Applications for the 2026 Recruitment Campaign will be open 9-20 March 2026

Recruitment Information

Recruitment information sessions this year have been pre-recorded. Information including video presentations, FAQs and resources relating to each of the recruitment steps is available below.

Step 1 - Application

Step 2 - Psychometric testing and video interview

Step 3 - Physical Aptitude Test (PAT)

Step 4 - Assessment Centre

Step 5 - Medical Assessment

Step 6 - Employment checks

Step 7 - Offer of Employment

Prepare for the PAT and train like a Firefighter

Click here to learn how!

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Key Dates

  • Applications Open: Monday 9 March 2026 
  • Applications Close: Friday 20 March 2026
  • Online Assessment and Video Interview: Monday 23 March 2026 - Thursday 26 March 2026 
  • Physical Aptitude Test (PAT): Monday 20 April - Thursday 23 April (held at Albion Park) and Friday 8 May 2026 - Friday 12 June 2026 (held at Olympic Park) Dates may be subject to change
  • Assessment Centre: Tuesday 28 April  - Friday 1 May and  Monday 18 May 2026 - Thursday 18 June 2026 (held at Fire and Rescue NSW Head Office Greenacre) Dates may be subject to change
  • Successful candidates who attend the earlier PAT and Assessment Centre sessions may be progressed for placement into the July and August 2026 recruit classes. Due to anticipated high interest, selection for earlier sessions will be random, with priority based on applicants’ availability responses in the online application form.

Meet some of our crew

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 a 14 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.

Click here to learn more

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