If you are invited to interview it
will last approximately one hour. Two
people take it in turns to ask questions about your
experience and full notes are taken to ensure that a
record is kept of all the examples given.
Initially your interviewers will introduce themselves and talk
you through the format of the interview. The aim of the interview
is to gather examples of when and how you have used skills that are
important for potential firefighters.
As in your application form, your interview will investigate
your experience and how you have actually used the relevant
Personal Qualities and Attributes (PQAs) that are being assessed.
These areas are:
Working with others – This is about working
effectively with a variety of people, whether they are in your team
or in the community.
Commitment to excellence – This focuses on
adopting a conscientious and proactive approach to work, and
achieving and maintaining excellent standards.
Commitment to development – This is about being
able and committed to developing yourself and others.
Commitment to diversity and integrity –
Focusing on understanding and respecting other people’s differences
and treating people fairly and ethically.
Communicating effectively – Looking at how
effectively you deliver information verbally, make yourself
understood and how you understand information.