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 An inability to attend any stage for any reason will results in your application being withdrawn.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 2023 Firefighter Selection Process are:
Stage 1: Applications open:
- Applications for Firefighter positions closed on Sunday 10 September 2023.
Stage 2. Physical Fitness Assessment (Shuttle Run)
- Launceston: Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 October 2023
- Hobart: Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 October 2023
- For further details on the assessment see the Physical Fitness Assessment (Shuttle Run) page of this site.
Stage 3. Cognitive Ability and Psychometric Assessment
- Online: Monday 16 – Sunday 22 October 2023
- For further details on the assessment see the Cognitive Ability and Psychometric Assessment page of this site.
Stage 4. Physical Abilities Assessment
- This stage will be conducted at TFS Cambridge Training Facility (Hobart)
- Pre-testing medical clearance must be provided
- Physical Abilities Assessment – Familiarisation sessions: Wednesday 15 November 2023
- Physical Abilities Assessment: Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 November 2023.
- For further details on the assessment see the Physical Abilities Assessment page of this site.
Stage 7. Interview
- Hobart and Launceston – Monday 8 – Friday 26 January 2024
- For further details see the Interview page of this site.
Firefighter Development Program (Recruit Course) 1/2024
- Late April 2024