Suitability Test

Check your suitability for a career in Firefighting

Suitability of our applicant is tested during the recruitment process, and if successful in the career, you will constantly be tested to meet a number of requirements and make some commitments.

The following questions are for your personal consideration and self evaluation. Use this as a guide as to whether this role is for you, what elements you may need to work on or if you are ready now to apply.

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:

You have relevant qualities that are suitable for a Career Firefighter. Once you have read through the relevant information provided on this site you can determine if you are now ready to apply.

If you answered 'No' to any questions:

There are some requirements of the recruitment process or the role of a career firefighter 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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