Garda Reserve Training

Raider190 · 02-03-2014 10:54pm

WilcoOut wrote: »

Thanks for nothing raider

I did try but I did explain why

Scouser · 02-03-2014 11:17pm

WilcoOut wrote: »

Thanks for nothing raider

same drivel as me im guessing

:rolleyes:

dkg93 · 02-03-2014 11:19pm

http://garda.ie/Documents/User/Annual%20Report%202012.pdf
Page 24 shows information regarding resignations and reserve numbers.

Scouser · 02-03-2014 11:23pm

dkg93 wrote: »

http://garda.ie/Documents/User/Annual%20Report%202012.pdf
Page 24 shows information regarding resignations and reserve numbers.

brilliant!

finally someone who knows what theyre on about

much obliged

WilcoOut · 02-03-2014 11:26pm

Raider190 wrote: »

Could be right but it is slowing down remember it's taken 8 years to get the full capacity of 1300 members so slots will now be at a premium for the next few years . On average the resignations rate is quite low .
If a number of reserves make it to the full time that will require more reserves to take their place so normally it's classes of 45 with three classes been attested at the same time

Raider the resignation rate is huge

278 resignations in 6 years from a max number of 1488

thats near 20%

carzony · 03-03-2014 12:57am

I love the way Raider is trying to act important lol Imagine his ego if he ever gets to full time.. Holy jesus....

20% I knew the rate was gonna be high considering the lack of power and long, long time since any proper recruitment.. People just get tired of waiting to join the organisation..

Just wait until you see all the reserves leaving after they are let down by this years recruitment lol

Raider190 · 03-03-2014 8:36am

dkg93 wrote: »

http://garda.ie/Documents/User/Annual%20Report%202012.pdf
Page 24 shows information regarding resignations and reserve numbers.

Well done . I had only seen the 2013 and 2014 numbers todate

Raider190 · 03-03-2014 8:41am

WilcoOut wrote: »

Raider the resignation rate is huge

278 resignations in 6 years from a max number of 1488

thats near 20%

Not at all much higher in the private sector. Natural attrition is always going to be a factor . Turnover of staff is what's expected . If you take into account that 44 of the 278 were recruited into the regular and given the state of the economy a percentage moving abroad doesn't seem too bad to me. Oh don't forget those that have been dismissed

Raider190 · 03-03-2014 8:53am

carzony wrote: »

I love the way Raider is trying to act important lol Imagine his ego if he ever gets to full time.. Holy jesus....

20% I knew the rate was gonna be high considering the lack of power and long, long time since any proper recruitment.. People just get tired of waiting to join the organisation..

Just wait until you see all the reserves leaving after they are let down by this years recruitment lol

Don't need to act important and never let my ego run away with me and as for reserves leaving well time will tell

." It is always easy for those on the outside of an organisation to scoff after all what have they done . They have yet to prove themselves worthy to join. "

Can't remember who's quote this is but it is so so true

Canyon86 · 03-03-2014 11:32am

Raider190 wrote: »

Not at all much higher in the private sector. Natural attrition is always going to be a factor . Turnover of staff is what's expected . If you take into account that 44 of the 278 were recruited into the regular and given the state of the economy a percentage moving abroad doesn't seem too bad to me. Oh don't forget those that have been dismissed

jeez 44/278 got into the regular,
I thought that would be a much higher figure! whats that 15%!

Canyon86 · 03-03-2014 11:36am

." It is always easy for those on the outside of an organisation to scoff after all what have they done . They have yet to prove themselves worthy to join. "

Its not a famous quote anyways,;)

Yogi Bear · 03-03-2014 12:13pm

I would be worried alright about the number that will leave if they don't get the full time.
Although a lot of the Reserves in my Area made it in to Batch one, so hopefully it will be a good news story and a load of them get the full time. That will certainly help keep the reserve going if a good few reserves go through.

Also a lot of us who can’t go for the full time, are getting sick and tired of waiting for these new powers. It makes every shift we work while waiting torturous. A lot of the full timers believe we won’t get the powers at this stage. I'm beginning to believe them. In June it will be 2 years since the announcement. If they are still waiting on a few reserves to go on the up skilling course, their service should be ended. One and three quarter years is long enough time to do the course. If they can't make the effort to make the "Trip to Tipp" for a day by now they never will.

Raider190 · 03-03-2014 3:33pm

Yogi Bear wrote: »

I would be worried alright about the number that will leave if they don't get the full time.
Although a lot of the Reserves in my Area made it in to Batch one, so hopefully it will be a good news story and a load of them get the full time. That will certainly help keep the reserve going if a good few reserves go through.

Also a lot of us who can’t go for the full time, are getting sick and tired of waiting for these new powers. It makes every shift we work while waiting torturous. A lot of the full timers believe we won’t get the powers at this stage. I'm beginning to believe them. In June it will be 2 years since the announcement. If they are still waiting on a few reserves to go on the up skilling course, their service should be ended. One and three quarter years is long enough time to do the course. If they can't make the effort to make the "Trip to Tipp" for a day by now they never will.

It is dragging on a bit. Spoke to HRM they do confirm a number have not attended for training and do agree given the amount of time which has past they should be shown the door.

carzony · 03-03-2014 6:24pm

Seems to me they don't want these powers implemented and using that as an excuse. I find it hard to believe reserves are not willing to up skill and be given powers..

Yogi Bear · 03-03-2014 6:58pm

carzony wrote: »

Seems to me they don't want these powers implemented and using that as an excuse. I find it hard to believe reserves are not willing to up skill and be given powers..

I do beleive there are some reserves that have not done the course, but i would say they are not doing hours also, and a bit of a clean out needs to happen. But i do also agree there may be a bit of not wanting us getting the powers also on top.

Raider190 · 03-03-2014 7:17pm

Yogi Bear wrote: »

I do beleive there are some reserves that have not done the course, but i would say they are not doing hours also, and a bit of a clean out needs to happen. But i do also agree there may be a bit of not wanting us getting the powers also on top.

I know that senior management do want the powers devolved following a recent meeting. HRM seems to the sticking point but keep the faith it wont be long.

Raider190 · 03-03-2014 7:18pm

carzony wrote: »

Seems to me they don't want these powers implemented and using that as an excuse. I find it hard to believe reserves are not willing to up skill and be given powers..

Believe it thats the way it is unfortunaltey

carzony · 03-03-2014 7:21pm

Raider190 wrote: »

Believe it thats the way it is unfortunaltey

I suppose there are wasters in every group no matter where you look. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Lads, do ye work and do the reserves or are you at college or anything? I'm at college now and should be next year as well.. I wasn't gonna join the reserves but might throw an application in..

Raider190 · 03-03-2014 7:24pm

carzony wrote: »

I suppose there are wasters in every group no matter where you look. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Lads, do ye work and do the reserves or are you at college or anything? I'm at college now and should be next year as well.. I wasn't gonna join the reserves but might throw an application in..

Oh thought you were already a GR . If you fail the requirements for the full time it is a great alternative

RUNNER 1 · 03-03-2014 9:41pm

Carzony defo do ,

carzony · 03-03-2014 9:51pm

Raider190 wrote: »

Oh thought you were already a GR . If you fail the requirements for the full time it is a great alternative

I'd only do it to see how well i'd get on through the process.. If I knew I couldnt join full time for whatever reason then I wouldnt bother atall..

DubDan · 03-03-2014 11:40pm

Has anyone else got called down for training next Thursday and Friday.

dkg93 · 04-03-2014 12:55am

DubDan wrote: »

Has anyone else got called down for training next Thursday and Friday.

Yes finally.

DubDan · 04-03-2014 12:59am

I think I will go down the Wednesday night makes more sense. I have to leave early on the Friday as I am flying to the uk which has been booked well in advance but I have to make up the hours I miss anyone know how and when I will have to do this???

Raider190 · 04-03-2014 1:01am

carzony wrote: »

I'd only do it to see how well i'd get on through the process.. If I knew I couldnt join full time for whatever reason then I wouldnt bother atall..

Not easy and takes time. To listen to some on this forum you would think it's just a matter of arriving in the park and signing a form. They haven't a clue of the commitment and dedication requiref

carzony · 04-03-2014 3:30am

Raider190 wrote: »

Not easy and takes time. To listen to some on this forum you would think it's just a matter of arriving in the park and signing a form. They haven't a clue of the commitment and dedication requiref

That's what puts me off. I'm ready to get stuck in now and don't wanna wait for anything near 2 years.. I'v a huge family so chances are i'd be waiting around a long time...

I wish it was more like the civil defence. I was interviewed and started training 2 weeks later

:D:D

Santa Cruz · 04-03-2014 11:26am

carzony wrote: »

I'd only do it to see how well i'd get on through the process.. If I knew I couldnt join full time for whatever reason then I wouldnt bother atall..

I am not sure in the words of Raider190 whether you are "worthy" or not to be a Reserve

Raider190 · 04-03-2014 12:27pm

carzony wrote: »

That's what puts me off. I'm ready to get stuck in now and don't wanna wait for anything near 2 years.. I'v a huge family so chances are i'd be waiting around a long time...

I wish it was more like the civil defence. I was interviewed and started training 2 weeks later :D:D

Why not put in the application see what happens . In fairness its not the same as the civil defence .

Raider190 · 04-03-2014 12:30pm

Santa Cruz wrote: »

I am not sure in the words of Raider190 whether you are "worthy" or not to be a Reserve

Am sure he would be if he or she is prepared to put the work in. Some do and others just talk is that not right Santa Cruz

bort_license · 05-03-2014 2:11am

I've applied for the reserves awhile back, however I've placed my application through post.

Should this affect my application in anyway? Anyone else I know applied through e-mail!

carzony · 05-03-2014 2:24am

bort_license wrote: »

I've applied for the reserves awhile back, however I've placed my application through post.

Should this affect my application in anyway? Anyone else I know applied through e-mail!

i'm sure posting it is fine..

Santa Cruz · 05-03-2014 10:44am

Raider190 wrote: »

Am sure he would be if he or she is prepared to put the work in. Some do and others just talk is that not right Santa Cruz

Et tu Brute

Raider190 · 05-03-2014 2:56pm

Santa Cruz wrote: »

Et tu Brute

Render onto Cesar that which is Cesar's . Could be apt in this case

RUNNER 1 · 05-03-2014 5:55pm

Called the HQ 2day there no more classes till the end of the year start of next year , i told them to no longer continue my application , UK here i come

Raider190 · 05-03-2014 6:02pm

RUNNER 1 wrote: »

Called the HQ 2day there no more classes till the end of the year start of next year , i told them to no longer continue my application , UK here i come

Now that's a shame but all the best in the UK.. Knew they were coming close to the 1300 maximum number but that confirms it.

thesamster · 05-03-2014 6:29pm

Good luck hope it works out for ya. The wait is a killer .

Canyon86 · 05-03-2014 6:58pm

RUNNER 1 wrote: »

Called the HQ 2day there no more classes till the end of the year start of next year , i told them to no longer continue my application , UK here i come

Sorry to hear that now, hope you get on well in the Uk,

Raider190 · 05-03-2014 7:07pm

Canyon86 wrote: »

Sorry to hear that now, hope you get on well in the Uk,

Any news on your application to the reserves yet canyon

Canyon86 · 05-03-2014 7:12pm

Raider190 wrote: »

Any news on your application to the reserves yet canyon

Ya I got word about starting training alright but I couldn't get off due to work commitments

All I could do is put my name down for the next class whenever that will be who knows, but it was my only option!

Another waiting game ahead lol

Raider190 · 05-03-2014 7:15pm

Canyon86 wrote: »

Ya I got word about starting training alright but I couldn't get off due to work commitments

All I could do is put my name down for the next class whenever that will be who knows, but it was my only option!

Another waiting game ahead lol

Tough one . It may be next year before the next GR intake

Canyon86 · 05-03-2014 7:17pm

Raider190 wrote: »

Tough one . It may be next year before the next GR intake

Ya tough one alright, feck it,

Whenever the next intake is I ll defo be able to make it as I can take holidays etc,

Raider190 · 05-03-2014 7:20pm

Canyon86 wrote: »

Ya tough one alright, feck it,

Whenever the next intake is I ll defo be able to make it as I can take holidays etc,

Well unless you get past the next stage for the regular

Canyon86 · 05-03-2014 7:25pm

Raider190 wrote: »

Well unless you get past the next stage for the regular

Oh yes of course,

Looking forward to getting those results back now see where I stand and all that!

Roll on!

RUNNER 1 · 05-03-2014 7:51pm

Thanks lads , it is a shame and i prob should just wait but another 9 -12 month wait i just cant do . Hopefully there be somthing in the uk if i dont get the full time here.

Jammydodger123 · 05-03-2014 9:46pm

Hey lads, is the next GR Training next Thursday did I see? Still waiting on the interview in the local station.. It might be this week they are saying...am I too late as I still have to do the medical?

want2b · 05-03-2014 10:20pm

Jammydodger123 wrote: »

Hey lads, is the next GR Training next Thursday did I see? Still waiting on the interview in the local station.. It might be this week they are saying...am I too late as I still have to do the medical?

Unfortunately the process doesn't happen that fast.

Raider190 · 05-03-2014 11:31pm

Jammydodger123 wrote: »

Hey lads, is the next GR Training next Thursday did I see? Still waiting on the interview in the local station.. It might be this week they are saying...am I too late as I still have to do the medical?

Sorry mate it may be next year before the next intake according to a post on this forum today. Stated he called HRM and was told this

Jammydodger123 · 06-03-2014 12:57am

Raider190 wrote: »

Sorry mate it may be next year before the next intake according to a post on this forum today. Stated he called HRM and was told this

I sound wkd naive sorry! Applied in march 2012! The whole thing would break your heart! Best off chancing abroad I guess!

carzony · 06-03-2014 3:15am

Reserve process is taking to long full stop.

Is no one else tired of this waiting around for things to happen with AGS? Recruitment came around after five years and it seems it's nearly impossible to get a place and now even the reserves are slowing down their recruitment even further.. It just seems like one thing after another.. Absolute disaster!!!

If I didnt want a career with them then i'd laugh...

Jammydodger123 · 06-03-2014 1:31pm

carzony wrote: »

Reserve process is taking to long full stop.

Is no one else tired of this waiting around for things to happen with AGS? Recruitment came around after five years and it seems it's nearly impossible to get a place and now even the reserves are slowing down their recruitment even further.. It just seems like one thing after another.. Absolute disaster!!!

If I didnt want a career with them then i'd laugh...

I hear ya!

Im just wonderiwondering... I did stage 1 for the sreserves in November 2013, would I still not be called for training next Thursday ya? Like there wouldnt have been a hope of the the BR form, the medical and the superintendent interview been cleared from the timeframe of November to March? Just wondering was I too slow on the BR form...

If ya dont laugh about it you'd cry-

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