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A Career as a CFA Firefighter

To be an appropriate candidate, and to maintain a career as a CFA Firefighter, a person needs to meet a number of requirements and make some commitments.

The following questions are for your personal consideration. They can be a guide as to whether this role is for you, or what elements you may need to work on.

Note: CFA will not collect or record any of your answers.

  Yes No
1. Do you enjoy working in a team environment?
2. Do you enjoy community involvement?
3. Are you prepared to undergo 4 months of comprehensive live-in training?
4. Can you work under adverse circumstances (eg. heat)?
5. Will shift work suit your lifestyle?
6. Can you carry out orders/ instructions?
7. Do you have good communication skills?
8. Are you physically fit and posess endurance and strength?
9. Are you prepared for a comprehensive and competitive
recruitment process?
10. Can you establish and maintain effective work relationships with CFA volunteers and other firefighters?
11. Can you cope with confined spaces?
12. Can you cope with heights?
13. Are you prepared to work anywhere in regional Victoria?
14. Do you have good situational awareness and can think on
your feet?
15. Are you eligible to gain a Heavy Rigid Drivers License?

 

If you answered 'Yes' to all questions:

Well done! Make sure you check out the CFA recruitment process the next time opportunities are advertised.

If you answered 'No' to any questions:

Thanks for completing the survey. There maybe some requirements you will need to research a little more before considering a role as a firefighter. Make sure you check out frequently asked questions and what we do to learn more about what is involved.

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