| The Fire Service Application Procedure is a precise | | | | being asked and how they want it presenting. |
| process. The Fire service Application Form is the | | | | Fill in every blank space. If they ask for it make |
| pivotal point where many people fail when | | | | sure something is in the box. If there is a box |
| applying to join the Fire Brigade of their choice. | | | | then something is supposed to be written in it |
| You get one chance to get the attention of the | | | | unless it says ADMIN ONLY or something similar. |
| adjudicator so get it right the first time by being | | | | If you do not understand call the Brigade |
| prepared and doing your homework before | | | | recruiting department and ask them to clarify. |
| completing the Fire Service Application Form. | | | | RTQ! Trust me! Do it again! which parts need |
| The Fire Fighter application form is a paper sift | | | | CAPITALS which parts need your own |
| designed to sift out unsuitable candidates. | | | | handwriting. Highlight the form where CAPITALS |
| Unfortunately an awful lot of good candidates fail | | | | are needed if it helps on your copies ( not the |
| on the first go at this stage simply because they | | | | original of course!). |
| do not follow the correct procedure the form | | | | What colour pen will you use? Does it say Black |
| asks for. 80% of applicants fail at the Fire service | | | | Ink? |
| Application form stage so being prepared is the | | | | Practice filling in your photocopy fire fighter |
| key to your success. | | | | application form until you are happy you answers |
| Lets take a look.... | | | | are refined and fit within the PQA's. Think about |
| Form Instructions some Examples: - Complete in | | | | how you are going to demonstrate you meet the |
| Black ink. - Write in Block capitals - In your own | | | | skills and abilities in your answers. Your knowledge |
| handwriting | | | | and research of the Fire Service will also help so |
| You may think it is basic but a huge amount of | | | | arm yourself with as much prior knowledge as |
| candidates fall at the first hurdle because they | | | | you can. |
| cannot follow a simple instruction. RTQ is a well | | | | Whatever you do don't lie or exaggerate. It is not |
| known saying in this case and stands for: | | | | worth all this effort to get caught out when you |
| Read...The...Question. | | | | could have been truthful and still got the end |
| On a positive note if so many do not get past | | | | result. Sadly you could also be dismissed at a later |
| this stage it makes your chances better! | | | | date if they find out. |
| The Fire Service Application procedure is not | | | | Make sure your answers all fit in the spaces |
| rocket science and you can create a great | | | | provided on the form also. |
| application by spending time preparing your | | | | Check , re check, and check again for punctuation |
| answers. The application form is based around the | | | | errors, spelling errors, and grammar errors. Ask a |
| PQA's or the Trainee Fire Fighter Personal | | | | friend to read your practice form on you behalf. |
| Qualities and Attributes. This is all part of the | | | | Listen to your friends feedback. I know you will |
| National Fire Fighter tests and is an effort to | | | | have slogged your guts out over this Bloody form |
| standardize the recruitment process throughout | | | | but trust me you can get drawn in and blinkered. |
| the UK. | | | | Take any advice willingly and not personally, |
| You are required to answer the questions on the | | | | consider it on its merit and make any changes |
| Fire Brigade application form to demonstrate that | | | | you see necessary. Then re -write the form! |
| you can meet the requirements of the role of a | | | | Now I know this is a lot of work but remember |
| trainee firefighter. ** Print off a copy of the | | | | this is a career for life. 120 % effort now and go |
| PQA's page and ensure your answers meet the | | | | the extra mile, do the reading, listen to advice, |
| essential requirements that you will find in some | | | | and it will make all the difference when you sail |
| detail in the document. | | | | through the application stage. |
| We cannot stress enough that this is your chance | | | | When you are happy you have done all you can |
| to get it right first time. By coming to this site | | | | ...it is time to complete your original form. Do it |
| you have made a great start and will be one step | | | | when you have no distractions and plenty of time |
| ahead of the game but there is still a lot of work | | | | so you are not rushed. Unplug the house phone, |
| to do. You can research and find books, PQA | | | | turn your mobile off. No TV as it is a distraction. |
| training workbooks, and DVD courses to help with | | | | A bit of light music is ok if you can still |
| the process. We have listed a few on the site | | | | concentrate... |
| which all help but it is ultimately putting the time in | | | | If you need a drink keep it away from the table |
| now that will make the difference. Make sure you | | | | you are writing on! |
| present your answers clearly and neatly on the | | | | Pick the right coloured pen and go for it. Nice and |
| form and ensure they hit the right qualities and | | | | easy. Take your time and be as neat as possible. |
| attributes to become successful at this stage. | | | | Remember one chance so give it 120% effort |
| So lets say ...you have the form... and you have | | | | and make it count. |
| read it ten times over. You UNDERSTAND what | | | | When you are done photocopy your form at |
| is being asked, and are AWARE of how they | | | | least once. Better a few times you will need this |
| want the answers presenting on the form. Now | | | | later at interview stage to remember your |
| you need to use blank paper ( not the form) and | | | | examples. |
| write out rough answers with due regard to the | | | | Send the original Firefighter application form to the |
| PQA's. You can get PQA workbooks, Firefighter | | | | address you have been provided in plenty of time. |
| books, Firefighter Video and DVD's as well as | | | | Personally I would go for Special Delivery ( on |
| other training to help if you feel you need this. | | | | time and insured) but be guided on what they |
| My view is it depends on your confidence and | | | | request in your application pack. |
| knowledge. I am a great believer in arming myself | | | | And finally... if you haven't read all the above tips |
| with all the facts and then making an informed | | | | just take note of this one..... this is your one |
| decision. Lets face it no one is going to fill this | | | | chance to stand out above hundreds and |
| form in for you and everything rests on the form | | | | hundreds of other applications... so give it your all... |
| being successful. So prepare fully. If you feel you | | | | 120% ... and make it count... be prepared... arm |
| need some help have a look at our Fire Brigade | | | | yourself with as much knowledge as you can... |
| jobs training products page. I am sure whatever | | | | and think of the result... it is well worth the |
| you spend on training yourself to get through it | | | | effort!...Good Luck! |
| will pay a thousand fold in the end. | | | | If you feel that you need professional help have a |
| Tips for filling in the Fire Service Application Form. | | | | look at our products page which is full of |
| RTQ ! I cannot reiterate this enough ! get it? | | | | recommended viewing and reading that will greatly |
| Now go and photocopy your application form. Do | | | | assist your chances of passing the Fire Service |
| about 6 copies and store the original safely away. | | | | Application Form stage and the remainder of the |
| Use the copies to practice on. | | | | recruitment process. |
| RTQ ! Make sure you really understand what is | | | | |