tayside fire and rescue Retained stations

[Ryan]

hi im applying for a retained position in forfar scotland i was wondering if anyone was or is a retained firefighter in tayside and what to expect in application stage and beyond many thanks Ryan

[Zex]

hi im applying for a retained position in forfar scotland i was wondering if anyone was or is a retained firefighter in tayside and what to expect in application stage and beyond many thanks Ryan

Hi mate I am retained in Cumbria and from my experience about 5 years ago you will need to pass a medical blood pressure etc eyesight
and a fitness test (Chester step test) so just try to attain a good level of fitness they arnt looking for athletes just a fit-ish type as for the training just grin and bear it! It doesnt last forever good luck.

[fireftrm]

It should be the National Firefighter Selection Test. Try www.fireservice.co.uk for more recruitment information and a very good bulletin board for advice.

As to beyond - RTCs will be a very, very major part of your work as will secondary (grass, moorland and woodland) fires. Few premsies incidents and some standbys at other station, no doubt.

[Caber]

Hi Wolecki

I'm retained in Tayside - good luck, btw. After the application went in I got called to a selection where they did a few physical tests: a jog / run bleep test, climbing a ladder, running out / making up some hose a few times, a couple of lifting tests, a quick breathing apparatus check and a confined spaces test (you wear bulky breathing gear, boots and the big hat and have to crawl/climb your way through a dark cage / maze). After this was an interview with 2 fire personnel. Everything was explained well, there was plenty of opportunity to ask questions etc. It was bloody snowing.

After passing this bit, I got called back for a pretty thorough medical / physical a while later. Step test, grip test, a few others and more prodding and poking than I expected.

If you pass all that, you'll get on to the basic training (which is when you start getting paid). Tayside have their own training centre in Perth now so you'll get home every night. Again, good luck

[Ryan]

thanks for ure posts it has been a week since the closing date how long does it usually take for them to get back to you?