Firefighter (Retained Duty System)
Recruitment and Selection Timetable for October 2011
Trainee Firefighter Development Course
Deadline for application packs to be returned to the Personnel Department
Closing date:
| Stage | Date | Timings |
| Awareness Sessions | May 2011 | |
| Closing date for applications | w/c 13 June 2011 | |
| Psychometrics * | w/c 27 June 2011 | 10am - 1pm |
| Physical Tests | w/c 18 July 2011 | Whole day |
| PQA Workshop / Sizing |
w/c 25 July 2011 | half a day |
| PQA Interview | w/c 1 Aug 2011 | |
| Medical and Fitness Tests | 16 Aug 2011 | |
| Trainee Firefighter Development Course |
1/2 October 2011 5 - 8 October 2011 10 - 15 October 2011 17 - 21 October 2011 |
*Candidates will need to take the Psychometrics tests if they are unable to provide proof of Maths and English A-C qualifications or equivalent
Please note that these dates are approximate and may be subject to change.
General information about firefighting can also be found at:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/fire/