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AVIATION => Operational => Topic started by: swiftfire on May 24, 2008, 08:53:51 PM
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Hi All,
Appologies if this topic has been up time and time again...I just cant find it on the forum! Im sure I speak for a few guys when I say that I have passed the physical stage of selection. (Congratulations to all those that have!) The next stage is the interview. Can anyone offer any hints and tips?! Nothing that will put anyone at an unfair advantage, just a few pointers? Also, is anyone able to explain the waiting list system and if you have to re-take the selection again after a certain amount of time?
Thank You!!!
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You want 'white elephant' to answer this, he's more clued up on this matter than me. I'd probably just give you duff gen so I'm keeping me trap shut. What airport are you going for? and well done to all the guys that passed their physicals.
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LHR. No worries. Thanks!
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I think if your on the waiting list for 12 months you have to re-do the fitness testing, I had to, but don't know if thats still the case.
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You called??
Yes the physical tests only last for 6 months then you have to re do them, RE the interview, drop me a pm and I will be happy to help, when Yeebsy joined the Airport Fire Service the trucks were still towed to incidents by horses...........
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And it was his job to feed them during the DI each shift......
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Man, that's harsh.
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Hi everyone,
Ive just registered on this forum as i also have an interview next week for LHR, and would also like to ask white_elephant for a bit of advise and guidance, as i dont really know what to expect...
thank you very much!
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I knew he had to be good for something, certainly can't think of anything else..............................................................................yes I can. TEA MAKING!!!!
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I also have my interview at heathrow on friday, bit scary! I know theres only 25 people left.
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Where are the interviews taking place?
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interviews are at heathrow, think over 3 days, wed / thu / fri. good luck acdw2008!
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Thankyou at you, there at the BAA offices on Bath road.
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Sounds like Heathrow Academy or Heathrow Point West............
Good luck to all those going for jobs.
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heathrow point west, its at
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Hi fellas, i had my interview at heathrow on thursday and just wondering how anyone else thinks they faired before we find out if successfull or not on tuesday??
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Hi Pukka,
I had the usual "pre-interview" nerves, but I settled down quite quickly. I guess its out of our hands now.... How did yours go?
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Pretty much the same as you, a few nerves but got in to it after a few minutes, i never really struggled for something to say but wether or not i said the right things remains to be seen! Your right mate, out of our hands now. just wait and see i guess. good luck and let me know how u got on.
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Just been informed today that i have been successful at the interview stage for heathrow, im now on the waiting list. Does anyone know how many vacancies there actually are at heathrow?
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Well done mate!
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i was successful too, i case its just a waiting game now?? they said too me in the interview its priortised on the waiting list, so who knows how many people are on it. Congrats pukka
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Hi guys im new on here. I know you guys are talking about Heathrow, but i have my fitness and hopefully interview at stanstead on 23rd June. I have had an interview for la fire service before in surrey at passed it, but still quite nervous, What sort of things are the asking. Is it the questions like, "tell me a time when you have helped someone else to achieve a goal?" also have the mentioned when you have ot have medicals? is it as and when aplace comes up or before you go on the waiting list?
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congrats 2 u as well acdw! yeah i heard its prioritised on the waiting list too. oh well see what happens hey?
Harwichfire: hi mate, for my interview they asked me questions like the 1 you were on about based on the job competencies which are on the web site. no mention of medicals yet, just that i was on the waiting list with the other guys that had passed.
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all the questions are pqa related, and you can find the infomation on the website.
pukka i guess there no way of finding out is there i thought about emailing baa just for some kind of guide, as much as i'm happy could be a long wait.
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Congratulations guys. I really have no idea how many we are recruiting now, but I will dig a bit on Wednesday when I go in. Looking forward to getting my hands on you for your phase 2 (BA) training.
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*shudders at the thought of the poor souls getting beasted*
Nah he is a pussycat really guy's nothing to worry about!
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thats what i like too hear.
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Hi Yeebsy,
Did you manage to "dig around" for info about any possible upcoming positions?
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Morning All,
Can anyone help me, I've passed my fitness test on 27th May for Gatwick, would anyone know when the interview stage is going to start and how many people they need at gatwick. Thanks for you help ;0)
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Swiftfire, The truth is, at the moment no one knows how many we need and I believe there are a couple wanting to transfer in from other BAA airports,
I have no idea whether they get priority or not.
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Morning All,
Can anyone help me, I've passed my fitness test on 27th May for Gatwick, would anyone know when the interview stage is going to start and how many people they need at gatwick. Thanks for you help ;0)
Gonzofire
I took the Physical at for Gatwick on the 27th aswell. My slot was 0900-1100. Still waiting for interview date aswell.
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Hi guys,
Ive just had an email from BAA to confirm my medical for the role of trainee firefighter at heathrow. ive had a few medicals in my time in the navy, lung function etc etc...but it stated on the email to bring my P.E kit & trainers, does anyone know what thats for? ive had visions of being wired up to a running machine like 'ivan drago' in rocky 4?
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PE kit is for the Chester Step Test
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Likewise Pukka. What day and time is your medical? I dont suppose this means were close to any positions becoming vacant.
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mine is on the 19th @ 3pm. No idea if it means there are any positions available? when is yours mate?
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Mine is on the 17th 10:00. I doubt it, I think its just a procedure to get it out the way early, although does anyone know if it expires like the physical?!
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Like i said before i have my physical and hopefully the interview on the 23rd of June, can anyone help me where i can find information about Baaas a company and about there fireservice how its run etc, so im prepared, ive looked on here, but its very much all over hte place, and the Baa website doesnt seem to tell you to much.
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uour phyiscal only last 6 months after that you will have too do it again, baa website has plenty of info, you dont need to worry about it too much to be honest.
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Harwichfire, the BAA website has EVERYTHING you need to know. You've spent days here asking for info and and help, I've just gone on to the BAA website and found all the info you will ever need in less than a minute. Clue, check out the Policies.
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I heard a whisper today there is a recruits course 7th July, and one later this year too...........
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Hi All,
Just got the good news from Heathrow that I have been successfull in medical and have been offered a position starting training on the 7th. They also mentioned that I might have to go down the station to collect kit etc on the 2nd so hope to see a few of you there!
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Well done matey, hopefully just in time to get onto the old pension scheme ;)
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good on ya swiftfire!
id like to say ill see u on the 2nd, but i dont know until after my medical on thurs.
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Well done mate, see you soon.
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Swiftfire, well done see you soon, best hope you dont end up on white watch, oh you have the joys of Teesside to look forward to, lucky fella!!
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Ignore him, white watch are pussy cats really.
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Best of luck Pukka, let me know how you get on. And so it begins lol
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Hi All,
Speaking of Teesside...whats it like? General daily routine etc? Do you have to drive there or can you fly to Durham Tees Valley. How is the course set out? Monday-Friday with weekends to go down the pub? Or do most go back home? Any info would be great!
Thanks
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How to get there depends on you. If you want to fly then the company will organise tickets. Once again if you want to stay up there at weekends then you can, but I believe you will have to find a B&B. White_Elephant will be able to shed light on this. General routine? Dunno really as I never done my basic up there but I should imagine, death by PowerPoint, fire ground, death by PowerPoint again!!! Oh and make sure you get into Yarm on Tuesday nights.
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Oh Yarm...Ive heard too many stories about this place. Sounds "interesting" to say the least. Thanks for the info Yeebsy
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Nope you can stay weekends and most people do, TRUST me you dont want to miss the weekends in Yarm.
Ok its Mon-Friday except for week 6 which is Mon-Thurs, Friday, you spend an hour getting your results then its all over.
Parade in the morning, kit must be spotless, ironed, shoes polished, after the 1st week you dont have to do this, but for week one you do it every morning.
Brekkie/Lunch/Dinner all laid on, and its good food, have a big brekkie, a light lunch and a big evening meal, especially on Tuesdays! Do not have the semolina, you have been warned.
Morrissons supermarket is just up the road, there is a pizza place that delivers to the bar, dont fly up, drive, it will give you loads more freedom.
If you stay the weekends, get into Newcastle for the night, get a travel lodge and enjoy! ;-)
Week one is basic firemanship, hydrants/ladders etc
Week two I cant remember!
Week three is Aircraft Construction (death by powerpoint)
Week four is BA
Week five is first aid
Week 6 is fireground week and tests/exams
At the end of every week there is a written exam, at the end of the BA week there is also an oral and practical don and start up test as well as a test on the BA board ECO etc.
The final oral exam is a test on all 6 weeks, but it is NOTHING to worry about, unless you are seriously stupid you will not fail this course.
On a serious note spend 1 hour every day going through your noted/revising, get together with the other lads/lasses and do some Q&A every night too. Do not spend the whole of the evening stressing about the exams and the final oral, get an hour's work done then get to the bar and have a beer, or get into Yarm.
Tuesday nights = YARM/BEER/LADIES do not miss out, even in week 6, its a great chance to let your hair down.
Black Bull first, then 11pm into the Cross Keys/Claggy Mat.
Listen to the instructors, work hard and revise little and often, dont cram for 5 hours on the last day, do an hour every night, trust me.
You will love it, by the end of the 1st week it will be like home!
Any questions email me
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Hi white elephant, im not going to teeside yet. although im keeping everything crossed i get to. i have my fitness and final interview on monday. just out on interest though if you know. Yeebsy mentioned if u fly up, the company will organise your tickets. does that mean they just sort it out and we pay for it, or is it on the company. Also if you know, what is the wage structure now for stanstead, and how much annual leave days do you get?
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Swiftfire,
just to give u an update mate...was successful at medical end of last week but have not been contacted as yet to say im on the 7th july course. doubt very much i will be as its quite short notice now! rang up just to see if i was; and was told that should a vacancy become available i will be contacted by email. so there u go! bit disappointed but just have to wait and see if i get contacted for any future courses.
best of luck mate, put a post on here saying how its going up there.
kind regards,
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Had my fitness and interview at stanstead on monday morning, passed both, so really pleased. Just got to wait for a medical date now and keep my fingers crossed i can get through that. Has any body else been for interview etc at stanstead and heard about medicals?
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Pukka,
Sorry to hear that mate but congrats on the medical! Yeh il keep you updated with all the fun and games. Hope to see you soon mate
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Congratulations Harwichfire!
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I have my fitness test on Friday, any last minute tips from anyone? I am not very confident, as i am still struggling with bleep test, despite nearly killing myself for the last 3 months training!!
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I have my fitness test on Friday, any last minute tips from anyone? I am not very confident, as i am still struggling with bleep test, despite nearly killing myself for the last 3 months training!!
Don't worry about the bleep test.I trained for the bleep test in-particular and struggled to manage to complete it 3times despite training hard.But when it actually came to doing it i sailed through it and was hardly blowing at all compared to others that where their.
I'd say you do fine in the fitness test it's not as daunting as you think
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I agree with graham31. Dont worry about the bleep test! If thats your only concern then my advice is to get a good nights sleep, eat lightly before the physical and hydrate well! Make sure you warm up...the last thing you want is a cramp whilst half way through! The key is pace. The first 3 levels you can slow jog...and i mean slow! practice a good turning technique at the lines and try to time it so that your foot crosses the line as the beep sounds, not before. You all run together so work together in terms of pacing and encourage each other, it can make a big difference! All the best.
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Thanks for your positive comments, i'll let you know how i get on!
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Can i ask a few random questions please. Do you do alot of fitness drills up at teeside, or is it mostly in the classroom? Whilst your on a night shift at stanstead or any other baa airport, what sort of things do you do? Has anyone else got through there fitness and interviews at stanstead yet?
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The first 3 levels you can slow jog...You all run together so work together in terms of pacing and encourage each other, it can make a big difference! All the best.
When i did the bleep test i was the only one who done the slow jog for the first 3 or 4 levels.Everyone else ran and had to wait for the bleep.
So don't run with the crowd keep to your own pace get in a rhythm don't get caught up way the others you'll soon be running with them once the levels start to go up and that were you'll feel the benefit of starting out slow
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Hi all
I failed the bleep test!! Well gutted, back to normal job for 18 months now until they recruit again. Thanks for all your advice though.
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Nightmare mate, really sorry to hear that.
If you don't mind me asking, how far did you get?
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Hi firedave41,
Sorry to hear you didn't pass the fitness test, what airport was you going for? well you have now got 18 months to get really fit, good luck for next timem {;0)
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Sorry to hear that mate. Was it a close call?!
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sorry to hear that firedaven 3months training i thought you'd nail it.
How far you get?
I didn't make it by the final interview and i've been waiting till Glasgow recruit again.Think i have a year to go haha
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I got to 8.4 and i was nakerd by then! Bit disappointed, but pleased with myself as 3 months ago i couldn't get a 6!! I was going for Stanstead.
The guys at Stanstead said Stanstead wouldn't be recruiting for at least 18 months, so hope Gatwick or Heathrow recruit again before that.
Dave
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I got to 8.4 and i was nakerd by then! Bit disappointed, but pleased with myself as 3 months ago i couldn't get a 6!! I was going for Stanstead.
The guys at Stanstead said Stanstead wouldn't be recruiting for at least 18 months, so hope Gatwick or Heathrow recruit again before that.
Dave
how old are you just out of interest?
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Sorry to hear that firedaven. Has anyone got any idea how many people got throught the fitness and interviews at stanstead. and did they mention to anyone when they are looking to be doing medicals etc?
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I am 21.
I think so far only 3 have failed at Stanstead, but that's not definite, the PTI said to me that 2 women had failed, then i did as well, so just guessing. He also said that Stanstead is pretty full, and they wont be needing many people from this recruitment campaign.
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Hello everyone just found this thread. I also went for the stansted fitness test and interview on Monday 23rd. Sorry to hear you didn't get in firedaven. Im sure you'll ace it next time :-) Has anyone who passed thinterview had any confirmation that they are on the waiting list?
Also does anyone here work at Stansted?
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hi gary what time did you go, mine was at 11-1, no havent had any confirmation yet, they told me on the day tho i had passed both, so just waiting. what about u? did they tell u anything on the day?
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hi i also passed at stansted on the 25th still waiting to hear ,does anyone no if they have got any further or more information ect would like to no even if it means ive got to wait,cheers
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I also passed on the 25th at Stansted and am waiting for confirmation. Glad there are some others, was starting to panic. Does anyone know how many are going to be on the waiting list?
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How many people was there with you on the 25th that passed. I think everyone who passed goes on to the waiting list. Just depends how well you did, to sort out where you are on the list. I have thought about emailing them to try and get an idea of time scales, but im not sure they would be able to tell us to much at the moment.
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Hi all. Glad to of found this thread as I passed on the 25th aswell and still not heard anything official yet. Congrats to all of you for passing. I was told we`d all be put on a waiting list of up to 2 years and we would be contacted for a medical as positions became available at the interview.
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hi all those who have alredy attended the interview selection for heathrow and stanstead could you please let us know the qeustions to help as i have my interview for gatwick coming up and would like some tips
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hi,got an email yesterday saying all positions are taken and been put on a waiting list for 18 mths so just have to wait and see!
FF.interview is PQA based so no qustions on firefighting or airports ect, so my advise is to practice as many PQA based answer as possible .their are 8 sections.
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Hi guys,
I had my interview on the 23rd of June at Stansted and have been told I am on the waiting list. At the interview I was told there were possibly 4 positions for immediate start. I've heard nothing since but I wonder if anyone knows whether these positions have been filled and how many people are on the waiting list? Cheers
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White Elephant,
Re: your post on the 11th June.
I am in a similar position to some of the guys on the forum i.e. I am on the 'holding list' for Heathrow. Do you have any idea when it is later this year that another recruits course will be running? Grateful for any advice.
many thanks
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hello can anyone who is currently a serving baa fireman at gatwick please help me and let me know your starting salary and annual leave please thank you
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I think Annual leave is 256hrs a year when you start. Salary I'm not certain, but around 25k basic + 3.5k shift pay
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Hey calif123,
im also awaiting a possible position at heathrow, after having my interview and medical over 6 weeks ago now. really dont know what to do? i spoke to roy lindsay a couple of days after my medical and he said the text book "u will be notified by email should a position become available" which is fair enough. having looked on the website of the fire school in teeside i see there is a couple more basic ff courses commencing this year....but when or if i will be contacted is a complete mystery to me. WHY IS IT ALL SO HUSH HUSH? 1 of the guys i went through the various stages with had a weeks notice before starting his course, how r people supposed to give notice at their current jobs in order to start training? ive actually spoke to a couple of people who have said they also had only a weeks notice before starting, whats with the last minute rush?? is it very last minute when places on courses are decided?? im just wondering if anyone on here has any difinative answers at all? or has ear-wigged roy speaking about anything??!!
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Hey pukka
I am on the waiting list too, although i havent had a medical like yourself. I'm guessing your 1 stop closer. It's not ideal really is it but i guess there's not much we can do really. Sit tight and keep those fingers crossed. I wonder how many people are actually on the waiting list?? Or how many get accepted onto each training course?? All is a mystery really. Isnt the next courses at the beginning of september and middle of october?? Hopefully there is some light at the end of the tunnel. All the best though.
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yea fingers crossed i suppose.
the website says sept / oct theres a couple of courses. and the guy i spoke to going on the last course said there was 7 people on the june 1.
im just finding it hard not knowing anything, even if its not good news; at least u can move on from it instead of being in limbo for months on end, know what i mean?
all the best to you as well fella.
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FF???
Annual leave is 256 hours per annum & rises after 8 years service. Starting pay for a trainee fire-fighter is £23,125 & this rises to £25,975 once on the run. To this you can add about £3500 shift pay. Overtime will substantially increase this.
I hope this helps.
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Hi,im on the waiting list for stansted,just wondering if any one has had a medical after getting through at stansted on been given a course? would be good just to no,as to not keep hoping!
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Pukka, sorry to disappoint you, but I was on a waiting list for BAA for over a year. I did get a phone call every 3 or 4 months to check I was still interested and that I wanted to stay on the list. They keep people on the list just so recruits are available if there are any unforseen retirements/transfers/promotions etc that need filling. I've know people on the list for a month, others for 2 years+. Keep in touch with the station you applied for every few months, but unfortunatley you just have to be patient. Good luck!
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Hi benfire,
thanks for your post...dont take it the wrong way but i feel much better knowing u were waiting for a year before being contacted! i just didnt know what the score was and if people had been waiting for months / years in the past before starting.
ill take your advice and stay in touch every few months,
thanks again
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thanks to all for the information it has been a big help to me during the recruitment process
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Hey Pukka,
re: your post on 20th August
Do you know if the 7 people who went on the most recent course were all going to Heathrow?
cheers
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i know that 1 was, but dont know about the other 6 im afraid?
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BAAfiery, re your post on pay scales, is this for London airports? are you based at Gatwick? cheers
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bambam016,
Those figures are for Gatwick. Heathrow will be more & I can't comment on Stansted as I have no knowledge of their pay scales.
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Hi BAAfiery,
Would you know what is happening about the recruitment campaign that is happening at LGW are there any dates when then may be hiring new people?
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I have nothing to do with recruitment but there could be a number of vacancies in the near future.
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The vacancies have nothing to do with the sale. We have one command & control vehicle, one domestic tender, one light foam tender, three/four major foam tenders and one hose layer.
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careym, you had any luck yet with Gatwick?
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Hey Bam Bam.
I actually have the medical tomorrow at Gatwick (Wednesday) for the waiting list. Had the interview last Month. Hows it going with you?
Cheers
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With the New Year here, has anyone heard from Gatwich regarding any vacancies? 8)
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Im afraid not mate. Im still waiting for a call from Stanstead. I spoke to the man incharge at the start of december, and he said h is hoping for some places to come up in the next few months at stanstead. so im keeping my fingers crossed anytime soon for us. Although i dont know how many people are on the waiting list, or at what position im at as they dont tell you. I guess your in the same boat, and its just another waiting game. really do hope it comes soon though, as i got laid off just before christmas.
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sorry to hear that harwichfire - im still on the waiting list for heathrow with no contact now for quite some time. (had medical at the end of summer)
has anyone heard of any vacancies that may come up over the coming months for heathrow by any chance?
good luck to anyone still on any of the waiting lists, lets see what the new year brings!
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Hi harwichfire.
It`s nice to hear there may be positions coming up and I Hope you get the the call soon. I`m in the same position as you playing the waiting game. Could I ask if you keep in touch with stansted often? As I havn`t spoke to anyone since the interview and may give them a call.
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i tend to just send an email across about every 6 weeks. Just asking if there is any further news. I normaly get the same answer, which is ( No news at the moment) but atleast i know we havent all just been forgoten. It really is just a waiting ame, but its so frustrating, when its a job that you want to do sooo much.
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I Fully agree with you on that as many others here will.
I`ll get in touch with them too and although I expect the same reply I`ll let you know if I hear any news.
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Has anybody had any luck finding out about places for Stanstead Airport yet? if there any any coming up soon, if so when rougthly and also how many people are on the waiting list? i keep trying to find out, but im not getting any replys from them.
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Still no joy for me with heathrow either. who knows whats going on.
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I'm afraid that it's just a waiting game. Unlike a County Brigade where you can be posted anywhere, you have applied to join a particular station & I'm sure you can appreciate vacancies do not occur on a regular basis.
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I know this is a long shot, but dos anybody know if us people who passed all the sections and final interviews for stanstead airport just over 2 years ago are still on a waiting list. I was told at the time there was no time cale to the waiting list and would stay on it aslong as it takes. the last i heard when i phoned up BAA headquaters was that the list was still active, but due to no places at the mo, had been archieved. this was a good 6 months ago. Does anybody know if this is still the case for fact, or if they know of any jbs/places becoming avaliable anytime soon. Im working else where now (not as a firefighter) but still very keen on this. and maybe abit foolishly but keep my fingers crossed, as no other services seem to be doing recuiting for fire at the moment.
Regards
Ada
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After nearly 3 years on the waiting list for heathrow, ive finally been offered a position, recently had a medical, and had to re-do my practical. have had a comtract sent so am looking to start early march! Been a long old wait but very happy cant wait to get started!
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Thats really good to hear. it mean there is still a chance for me then i guess. had they been keeping in contact with you at all? or did it come out of the blue?
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very little contact, i had an e mail september i think to confirm my interest, then things went from there start 7th march. The whole process had been a little vauge.
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Hey
I have my first assessment at Heathrow airport next week ( 19th ). I just wanted to know, the first assessment is that the written papers, I.e. Maths, English ?
Is there anything else I should expect ?
Thanks
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Hey Buddy
I am also attending Heathrow tommorrow (19th). I THINK it is just the initial selection tests i.e, as you say Maths, english etc.
They do usually send you an email every few weeks to let you know in advance what you will be doing on certain dates that you attend if you pass each stage of the process.
This day is scheduled to take between 3-4 and a half hours and I cant see the tests taking that length of time!, so maybe they will add something else for us all to do???.. It's all pretty basic stuff mate, the tests are not designed to catch you out or make you look like you have a slack standard of education. Just that you have a basic understanding.
All the stages usually take around 3-4 months to complete. Initial tests, Interview, group assessment, role paly etc, interview and medical.
May catch you at Heathrow tommorrow, If not then the very best of luck to you.
Regards. Tazzy2040.
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hi everyone im new to this posting and just found this site seen some off the comments just wondering if anyone could help me iv got my interview for heathrow tomorrow i know really short noitce but if anyone has tips or could help me would be great is it like the PQA in the local fire service.
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I know this is a long shot, but dos anybody know if us people who passed all the sections and final interviews for stanstead airport just over 2 years ago are still on a waiting list. I was told at the time there was no time cale to the waiting list and would stay on it aslong as it takes. the last i heard when i phoned up BAA headquaters was that the list was still active, but due to no places at the mo, had been archieved. this was a good 6 months ago. Does anybody know if this is still the case for fact, or if they know of any jbs/places becoming avaliable anytime soon. Im working else where now (not as a firefighter) but still very keen on this. and maybe abit foolishly but keep my fingers crossed, as no other services seem to be doing recuiting for fire at the moment.
Regards
Ada
With a little fear of being shot down on this i'll tell you what i believe to be true.
ALL brigades have worked on the following principal when recruiting.
they have x vacancies to advertise. from this they send out x application forms.
If, from these applicants they get none that acheive 'the standard' then no one gets a job, so they re-advertise
Now lets say 30 acheive the required standard, but they only have 20 posts. historically they give the first 20 a job and then tell the other 10 to wait till theres a vacancy.
If your one of those 10, trust me you will get a call. no brigade will re-recruit with the associated cost when they have a list of proven candidates.
i have known people to wait for their call for 4 years.
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hello everyone sorry try starting a new topic but didn't work most likely me ha ha . just wanted ask if anyone one could tell me or any stories of how long it took them to reach there dream because I'm a 24 year old man who like many have always want to be a firefighter .i had done work experience at a airport service when younger and knew this was my calling so when 19/20 started applying and got to the interview stage for west Sussex and royal berkshire but failed since then try for both again and surrey,gatwick and heathrow but failed at written stage i am dyslexic but had reader at first couple i don't use it as i excused just gutted let myself down when opportunity arise i will never give up but would just like to know thanks everyone
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Hey all i have just finished my 7 weeks training at gatwick airport and now at heathrow doing my phase 2 hopiefully on the run in the next few weeks. I was on the waiting list for nearly 3 years, but finally got there.
good luck to anyone who has interviews in the next few weeks.
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Has anyone who went for the selection events this year for heathrow fire service heard anything as of yet?
Best Wishes
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has anyone done there interview for the airport fire service ? just like to found out what type of questions were ask so if i ever get to that stage i have a idea thanks