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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Service Training OR Recruitment => Topic started by: tomelse on November 08, 2007, 08:42:14 AM

Title: So the application is in and the wait begins..........
Post by: tomelse on November 08, 2007, 08:42:14 AM: Hi all,
I have submitted my application to West Yorks and was wondering if anyone else is applying for them,
(bored of waiting all ready and closing date was only 2 weeks ago) :)

does anyone have any idea the timescale in which they will reply
Title: So the application is in and the wait begins..........
Post by: Midland Retty on November 08, 2007, 08:44:07 AM: Could be a while yet to be honest. Some application stages take up to a month

Dont worry just sit tight and best of luck - hope all goes well for you.
Title: So the application is in and the wait begins..........
Post by: Andy Cole on November 08, 2007, 03:48:08 PM: Bad news I'm afraid mine took even longer than a month, more like two and a half!

Good luck though, best thing you can do is start preparing yourself for the next stage so when you get the letter inviting you you are already prepared!

If you want any help email me and I'll do what I can!

Again, Good Luck it's a long old road!!

Andy
Title: So the application is in and the wait begins..........
Post by: tomelse on November 09, 2007, 08:49:08 AM: Cheers Andy and Retty,
i think the next stage is the written tests, I was wondering where i can get some examples of these i have seen the one on the fireservice website but theres only about 10. Could do with some more
Title: So the application is in and the wait begins..........
Post by: Andy Cole on November 09, 2007, 05:57:26 PM: If you get through to the next stage they'll send you a practice paper with a few more on, it's a tricky one to practice for as such because it is largely based on your views and opinions, they compare your results to the some of the Personal Qualities and Attributes (PQA's) they require you to meet, it would be worth looking at the PQA's so you have an idea of what they are looking for, these can be found on the fireservice website.

Hope this helps?

Andy
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Post by: Harry07 on November 10, 2007, 11:04:43 AM: i'm waiting too old lad, will keep you posted if i hear anything.
Title: So the application is in and the wait begins..........
Post by: theheat on February 27, 2008, 03:01:29 PM: ive passed my written test for west yorkshire, the recruits course isnt until september anyway if thats any help
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Post by: kr1s on February 29, 2008, 12:59:07 PM: I know of retained lads in west yorks who still havent heard, its not a quick process Im afraid - hang in there !
Title: So the application is in and the wait begins..........
Post by: tomelse on February 29, 2008, 03:42:14 PM: Well, I had my written tests on tuesday so lets hope the results come through quickly
Title: So the application is in and the wait begins..........
Post by: theheat on March 01, 2008, 10:08:11 AM: Fingers crossed for ya
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Post by: baz21 on March 01, 2008, 03:01:58 PM: iv just aplied for cleavland and i also have been waiting about 2weeks and still iv heard nothing
Title: So the application is in and the wait begins..........
Post by: david mcvey on May 01, 2008, 07:25:17 PM: Have just sent in my online application to strathclyde fire and rescue would like to know if thier is any other private fire services i can apply for.Just want to be a firefighter even if that means with a private service.
Title: So the application is in and the wait begins..........
Post by: FIRE on May 02, 2008, 07:58:26 AM: david mcvey

Have you looked into the RAF or Defence Fire Service, Serco also employ firefighters and look after some Military establishments. AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) also have their own fire service.