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Firefighter Waterford city council

McCoy · 2011-12-14 17:18:23

hello all, just wondering if anyone knows how many people applied for the position above and if anyone knows how many positions are being made available, i know personally there was around 80 people sitting the exam in the session that i was in, i presume there was more than one session?? just trying to figure out if i…

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#32 05-04-2012 10:40am
djor88

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Hi Delancey, absolutely, I have the exact same perception... I've 2 family members that are Firefighters in DFB, and both basically told me to apply for Waterford even if only for the experience of applying and seeing what the process is like. I never really expected to get the job with Waterford, considering retained FF's from the area are applying. It's to be expected with any role, think if 2 candidates were matched exactly the same in all areas, but one applicant had 5 years experience as a retained firefighter, this person will get the job, makes the most sense in reality.

Have you applied for Cork City?

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#33 05-04-2012 2:14pm
Delancey

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djor88 wrote: »

Have you applied for Cork City?

No , I'd only be fooling myself applying for any Fire Fighter role - fear of heights - I can't stand on a step ladder to change a bulb without breaking into a cold sweat :eek:

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