By making an application for a firefighter position, you will be required to commit to the dates detailed below as you move through each stage of the process. An inability to attend any stage for any reason will results in your application being withdrawn.

Key dates for the 2024 Firefighter Selection Process are:

Stage 1: Written application:

  • Applications for Firefighter closed on Sunday 14 July 2024.
  • Written applications will undergo an initial review to ensure all criteria have been met and instructions have been followed prior to candidates being progressed through to the next stage.

Stage 2. Physical Fitness Assessment (Shuttle Run)

Stage 3. Cognitive Ability and Psychometric Assessment

Stage 4. Physical Abilities Assessment

  • This stage will be conducted at TFS Cambridge Training Facility (Hobart) on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th October 2024.
  • Pre-testing medical clearance must be provided.
  • A familiarisation session will be held on Monday 7th October and all candidates are encouraged to attend.
  • Shuttle run validations for remote candidates will be held on Sunday 6th October 2024 in Hobart.
  • For further details on the assessment see the Physical Abilities Testing page of this site.

Stage 7. Interview

  • Interviews will be conducted during November in Hobart and Launceston. Dates are to be confirmed.

Firefighter Development Program (Recruit Course) 1/2024

  • To start late March/early April 2025