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Candidates can lodge an application all year round and will remain in the database for a 12 month period from the submission date. Prior to the Recruit Course intake each year there will be a Closing date announced. Applicants will then be chosen on an "order of merit" basis to attend the relevant stages of the process when a recruit course intake has been announced.
Career Firefighter - 1st Time Applicants form 2009/10 - pdf 260k
Those applicants who have previously attempted the CFA recruitment
process can apply for re-entry to the database.
Some exemptions from certain stages of the process may apply.
Acceptance of applications from previous candidates will fluctuate from time to time and will be assessed based on how much new information has been submitted with the new application.
*Previous candidates with 3 unsuccessful attempts at interview may be required to wait out a 2 year period from the last unsuccessful attempt before applying again. If you fit within this category it is suggested you contact the Firefighter Recruitment Consultant before submitting your application. (see booklet for more details)
Career Firefighters - Previous Applicants form 2009/10 - pdf 430k
A challenging and rewarding career is offered by CFA, with a high level of job satisfaction and the opportunity to create a safer community.
We are looking for women and men, with diverse backgrounds to serve our multi-cultural community. The positions involve shift work and can be physically, mentally and emotionally demanding.
Comprehensive training will be provided in the first few months of your career to provide you with the necessary firefighting and emergency skills - these are not a prerequisite for selection.
CFA is seeking firefighters with personal integrity, community orientation, acceptance of responsibility and who enjoy working as part of a team. The work of a CFA firefighter also includes:
