Firefighter Recruitment 2019 Introduction Joint Fire and Rescue

Firefighter Recruitment 2019

Introduction • Joint Fire and Rescue Service campaign – County Durham & Darlington – Northumberland – Tyne and Wear • One process for all 3 Services

Candidate Information Booklet • The Candidate Information Booklet is available on any of the 3 Service’s websites • Provides detailed information to help you navigate through the recruitment and selection processes • Includes FAQs and Medical Standards

Timelines 08 – 17 November 2019 Stage 1 - Registration 25 November – 02 December 2019 Stage 2 – Behavioural Styles Questionnaire & Situational Judgement Test 09 -12 December 2019 Stage 3 – Ability Tests (numerical, verbal reasoning & mechanical) 13 -17 January 2020 Stage 4 – Role Related Tests 03 – 14 February 2020 Stage 5 – Competency Based Interview 24 -28 February 2020 Stage 6 – Occupational Health Medical & Fitness Test March 2020 Stage 7 – Pre-employment Checks April 2020 Courses Start from April 2020

Pre-Registration • Pre-registration is currently open • You will only be able to register once for these roles • Check that your details are correct before you complete the Registration • If you require reasonable adjustments for the process, please let us know

Stage 1 Registration

Stage 2 BSQ and SJT Behavioural Styles Questionnaire - Values based assessment tool, relating to important competencies of the role

Stage 2 BSQ and SJT Situational Judgement Test - Realistic scenarios which you may be faced with as a firefighter, four different options available and you have to make a judgement on how effective each option would be

Stage 3 Ability Tests • There will be 3 separate timed tests • Make sure that you read the instructions before completing the test – the Information Booklet has more information about the tests • If you have a disability e. g. a dyslexia diagnosis and need reasonable adjustments let us know ASAP

Stage 3 Numerical Reasoning Numerical reasoning evaluates your ability to work with, understand draw logical conclusions from numerical data, presented in an infographic

Stage 3 Verbal Reasoning Verbal reasoning evaluates your ability to understand, interpret and draw logical conclusion from written information

Stage 3 Mechanical reasoning evaluates your ability to apply cognitive reasoning to mechanical, physical and practical concepts in order to solve related problems

Stage 4 Role Related Tests • • • Ladder Climb & Lift Casualty evacuation Enclosed space Equipment assembly Equipment carry

Preparation • It is recommended to have the minimum level of cardiorespiratory fitness for UK firefighting if you can: – Run 1. 5 miles (2. 4 kilometres) continuously in 12 minutes or less – Run on a treadmill at 7. 5 mph (12 km/h) for 12 minutes. – Perform the multi-stage shuttle run test (bleep test) to at least level 8 shuttle 8. • It is recommended to have the minimum physical strength and muscular endurance if you can: – Shoulder press 25 kg once in an overhead, upright seated position

Stage 5 Interviews • Competency based interviews • Explore how you have used specific skills in your previous roles (paid or voluntary) • For example: – Tell me about a time when you have assisted in your community to achieve a goal

Stage 6 Medical & fitness tests • Hearing test • Lung function • Eye test • Grip strength • Blood pressure • Drug and alcohol test • VO 2 MAX • Historic and current health conditions • Fitness tests varies from Service to Service

Stage 7 Pre-employment Checks • Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) • References – at least 3 continuous years (including gaps in employment) • Right to Work • DBS Check

Our Trainee Course • Opportunities available from April 2020 • 14 weeks in duration • Includes various modules to nationally accredited level

Life at Tyne & Wear • Allocated to a watch/shift at a location • Works 2 days, 2 nights, 4 rest days • Trainee to competent minimum 3 years Role Annual salary Trainee £ 23, 366 Development £ 24, 339 Competent £ 31, 144

Life at Tyne & Wear • Work/Life balance – Flexible and responsive working – Generous leave entitlement (statutory minimum is 20 days) – Free gym facilities and access to operational employees as part of the working pattern – Free lifestyle screening and occupational health services – Uniform for all employees – Structured career development opportunities • Sports and Welfare Club – Employee discounts – Blue Light Card – Reduced Health Insurance and Travel Insurance – Trips for you and your family, UK and International – Access to support for you and your family from the Firefighters Charity for Health and Wellbeing, including Physiotherapy, Exercise Therapists and Psychological Therapists – Sports and Music Clubs

Next steps • All of the online stages are open 24 hours a day for a number of days – peak times to avoid tend to be 9 -10 am, 1 -2 pm and 5 -7 pm. • Registration portal is now live – check websites • Remember to work through each stage • All online – need your own email address

Further Detailed Information 1. Candidate Information Booklet 2. Our website https: //www. twfire. gov. uk/work-for-us/ 3. Email: Recruitment@twfire. gov. uk Good Luck with your application