Dublin Fire service recruitment? Anyone know??

Royal87 · 07-04-2020 11:06am

Anyone received their contract for this months class

TheButcher · 07-04-2020 4:44pm

Dant1986 wrote: »

So dose that mean the 3rd clasd will also be running back to back after 2nd class and also be only 4 weeks training?

As of now the 2nd class will not go ahead until next year so 3rd class will be 2022. They hope to keep class 1/2020 in the obi for 6 months . They’ll only take them out early if numbers are decimated which at the moment they’re not.

Dant1986 · 07-04-2020 6:10pm

Cheers pal. Are you in Dfb? If its only 38 off panel in each class and im 125th i might not be called atall what you reckon? I thaught i was in cos i thaught it was 48 per class from panel

Royal87 · 07-04-2020 6:13pm

Dant1986 wrote: »

Cheers pal. Are you in Dfb? If its only 38 off panel in each class and im 125th i might not be called atall what you reckon? I thaught i was in cos i thaught it was 48 per class from panel

Not only 38 from panel cause im in early 40s and starting end of april unless there taking more for first class

VirgilVD · 07-04-2020 8:08pm

I thought 48 was called from the panel?

Royal87 · 07-04-2020 8:11pm

VirgilVD wrote: »

I thought 48 was called from the panel?

Some are coming directly from the control room apparently

Atlantic101 · 07-04-2020 8:14pm

38 from panel with 10 ESC’s. They’ve gone passed 38 in the order of merit as people have deferred/turned the offer down due COVID 19

VirgilVD · 07-04-2020 8:15pm

So does anyone know what number they went up to?

Royal87 · 07-04-2020 8:16pm

Atlantic101 wrote: »

38 from panel with 10 ESC’s. They’ve gone passed 38 in the order of merit as people have deferred/turned the offer down due COVID 19

They went pass the 38 well before the COVID 19

TallGlass2 · 07-04-2020 8:37pm

Atlantic101 wrote: »

38 from panel with 10 ESC’s. They’ve gone passed 38 in the order of merit as people have deferred/turned the offer down due COVID 19

I don't get why people are applying for these roles in a front line service only to turn them down. You'd really wonder how these people filtered into the panel and the first thing they do is pull a legger. Yet people like myself highly interested are left off the panel. If DFB rang me up tomorrow and said are you ready to go, I would say what time do you want me and where.

It's a job about helping others in exactly times like these, risking your own point blank because you won't see someone else left helpless.

Royal87 · 07-04-2020 8:42pm

TallGlass2 wrote: »

I don't get why people are applying for these roles in a front line service only to turn them down. You'd really wonder how these people filtered into the panel and the first thing they do is pull a legger. Yet people like myself highly interested are left off the panel. If DFB rang me up tomorrow and said are you ready to go, I would say what time do you want me and where.

It's a job about helping others in exactly times like these, risking your own point blank because you won't see someone else left helpless.

True but some people could actually be infected with the cornavirus and unwell or family circumstances could of changed over the last few weeks due to cornavirus.

TallGlass2 · 07-04-2020 8:45pm

Royal87 wrote: »

True but some people could actually be infected with the cornavirus and unwell or family circumstances could of changed over the last few weeks due to cornavirus.

Sorr wasn't thinking of that angle, that would be acceptable alright and I would actually feel very sorry for someone in that position.

It's just hearing of lads going over all these stages and then saying no cause they have suddenly realised it won't suit them! It is just utterly bizzare, they have killed off the chance of someone really willing to take the role from doing so.

didds · 07-04-2020 11:52pm

TallGlass2 wrote: »

I don't get why people are applying for these roles in a front line service only to turn them down. You'd really wonder how these people filtered into the panel and the first thing they do is pull a legger. Yet people like myself highly interested are left off the panel. If DFB rang me up tomorrow and said are you ready to go, I would say what time do you want me and where.

It's a job about helping others in exactly times like these, risking your own point blank because you won't see someone else left helpless.

100% with you on that brother!

TheButcher · 08-04-2020 8:52pm

Just to be clear lads , only 38 have been taken from dfb panel . Now that doesn’t mean 1-38 have taken job . The reason why people in early 40’s on the panel are in this 1st class is because a few people in the top 38 deferred or didn’t accept job offer for whatever reason . When this happens they call the next panel number & so on until they fill the agreed class size (38 in this case as there’s 10 escs joining the recruit class 1/2020) .Then people who deferred their place are then placed on top of the panel for the next class. Afaik there’s 9 escs to join the 2nd class off this current panel so you can expect the next 39 to be called for that class either this year (depending on numbers ) or next year .

Also there’s a few retained firefighters from Kildare doing the 1st few weeks with the dfb recruits. They then will go on call in Kildare while dfb recruits hopefully stay in the ob1 for 6 months .

Carter 212 · 09-04-2020 10:31am

TheButcher wrote: »

Just to be clear lads , only 38 have been taken from dfb panel . Now that doesn’t mean 1-38 have taken job . The reason why people in early 40’s on the panel are in this 1st class is because a few people in the top 38 deferred or didn’t accept job offer for whatever reason . When this happens they call the next panel number & so on until they fill the agreed class size (38 in this case as there’s 10 escs joining the recruit class 1/2020) .Then people who deferred their place are then placed on top of the panel for the next class. Afaik there’s 9 escs to join the 2nd class off this current panel so you can expect the next 39 to be called for that class either this year (depending on numbers ) or next year .

Also there’s a few retained firefighters from Kildare doing the 1st few weeks with the dfb recruits. They then will go on call in Kildare while dfb recruits hopefully stay in the ob1 for 6 months .

So does that mean if for arguments sake you are 83rd place on panel and just about making it in class 2 and 5 people deffered there place in 1st class...... Would the 5 deferrals jump ahead of you in 83rd place pushing you back up the list to 88th place and possibly knocking you out of class 2? Or would defferals go to back of class 2 list if that makes sense. Cheers

Royal87 · 09-04-2020 10:35am

Carter 212 wrote: »

So does that mean if for arguments sake you are 83rd place on panel and just about making it in class 2 and 5 people deffered there place in 1st class...... Would the 5 deferrals jump ahead of you in 83rd place pushing you back up the list to 88th place and possibly knocking you out of class 2? Or would defferals go to back of class 2 list if that makes sense. Cheers

As far as i know it does work like that

Awordofadvice · 09-04-2020 11:05am

Carter 212 wrote: »

So does that mean if for arguments sake you are 83rd place on panel and just about making it in class 2 and 5 people deffered there place in 1st class...... Would the 5 deferrals jump ahead of you in 83rd place pushing you back up the list to 88th place and possibly knocking you out of class 2? Or would defferals go to back of class 2 list if that makes sense. Cheers

Your position on the panel does not change,
If you are 83rd you stay 83rd.

If people choose to defer it is only them who are pushed to the start of next class and and other people are moved forward to take there place in the first class.

People deffering does not effect your position on the panel, it can only bring you forward.

Also nobody deferred because of covid-19. First class were emailed before pandemic. People deffer classes to finish degrees or apprenticeships and are well in their right to do so.

Carter 212 · 09-04-2020 11:37am

Awordofadvice wrote: »

Your position on the panel does not change,
If you are 83rd you stay 83rd.

If people choose to defer it is only them who are pushed to the start of next class and and other people are moved forward to take there place in the first class.

People deffering does not effect your position on the panel, it can only bring you forward.

Also nobody deferred because of covid-19. First class were emailed before pandemic. People deffer classes to finish degrees or apprenticeships and are well in their right to do so.

Cheers bud, appreciate it

Dooj · 09-04-2020 2:26pm

Are the first class in OBI today?

Royal87 · 09-04-2020 2:48pm

Dooj wrote: »

Are the first class in OBI today?

No starting 27th just waiting on contracts

Edgod83 · 12-04-2020 8:05pm

Does anyone know of anyone that have actually just said no it's not for me and walked away?

UniquePatch · 13-04-2020 8:13am

Edgod83 wrote: »

Does anyone know of anyone that have actually just said no it's not for me and walked away?

Yep two retained firefighters did in 2007

TheButcher · 13-04-2020 6:28pm

Edgod83 wrote: »

Does anyone know of anyone that have actually just said no it's not for me and walked away?

Yes , a few years back after all firefighter & paramedic trading and only w short time on a shift a lad left. Shift work isn’t for everyone. A night on the ambulance is no joke.

Royal87 · 13-04-2020 6:33pm

TheButcher wrote: »

Yes , a few years back after all firefighter & paramedic trading and only w short time on a shift a lad left. Shift work isn’t for everyone. A night on the ambulance is no joke.

Yea i heard you earn your money on nights in the ambulance

Atlantic101 · 14-04-2020 4:18pm

Anyone know it there’s an app etc. with the DFB roster? This wait till the 27th is endless!

14-04-2020 4:25pm

Dublin fire brigade rota on android, have heard lads using saisuke on iphone

Royal87 · 14-04-2020 4:43pm

Guys can i just ask anyone thats due to start on 27th what are we expected to wear?

Is sports gear like trackie ok or what is the best?

I thought we would of got a list of things that we would need to bring.

James_86 · 14-04-2020 5:07pm

Royal87 wrote: »

Guys can i just ask anyone thats due to start on 27th what are we expected to wear?

Is sports gear like trackie ok or what is the best?

I thought we would of got a list of things that we would need to bring.

Hi Royal

I'll be starting there myself on the 27th, I'll be wearing a suit and tie, full respect for the job on the first day

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Atlantic101 · 14-04-2020 5:28pm

Royal87 wrote: »

Guys can i just ask anyone thats due to start on 27th what are we expected to wear?

Is sports gear like trackie ok or what is the best?

I thought we would of got a list of things that we would need to bring.

I remember Watching the Firefighters show on RTE and the recruits appeared to be quite casual in the first day. We will be getting our uniforms then so I don’t think formal attire is required? I stand to be corrected though

Royal87 · 14-04-2020 5:38pm

Atlantic101 wrote: »

I remember Watching the Firefighters show on RTE and the recruits appeared to be quite casual in the first day. We will be getting our uniforms then so I don’t think formal attire is required? I stand to be corrected though

Yea thats what i was also going off too.

Royal87 · 14-04-2020 6:15pm

DFB ON RTE 1 @ 7PM IRELAND ON CALL

TheButcher · 14-04-2020 6:23pm

James_86 wrote: »

Hi Royal

I'll be starting there myself on the 27th, I'll be wearing a suit and tie, full respect for the job on the first day

Looking forward to seeing you all.

I think that’s a great idea , full tin of fruit the first day . Look the part .

James_86 · 14-04-2020 6:35pm

TheButcher wrote: »

I think that’s a great idea , full tin of fruit the first day . Look the part .

Absolutely, my brother was in the last class of the recent panel and most of them wore suits on the first day.

I'll be wearing one myself

reddington · 14-04-2020 6:53pm

Absolutely,, you don’t want to look like a Jonnier on your first day ,,, Suits all the way lads ,, First impressions last lads it’s a long career

kingstevii · 14-04-2020 8:07pm

There was only 3 in my class who didnt wear suits on the first day. dont make the mistake of dressing casual on the first day. Itll be remembered..

JTH80 · 15-04-2020 11:07am

First day in any new job your hardly gonna wear a tracksuit are you?
If that new job is a disciplined, uniformed organisation like dublin fire brigade...........

TheButcher · 18-04-2020 6:01pm

How’s everyone feeling ? You guys start in a week . Any rumours as to how they’ll work the course with social distancing etc? Hopefully none of you get symptoms out there because your whole syndicate could end up isolating for 14days .

ON123 · 18-04-2020 9:33pm

Sitting late 40s, take it that I would be called this time next year 2021 , going off other recruit classes from previous years ? Any info would be great lads !

Carter 212 · 19-04-2020 9:27am

ON123 wrote: »

Sitting late 40s, take it that I would be called this time next year 2021 , going off other recruit classes from previous years ? Any info would be great lads !

I've heard from a mate in dfb saying class 2 could July or August if it ius fast tracked due to covid, but its all speculation at the minute. Also said if class 1 do the 6 months then class 2 should be called to obi in feb/march 2021. Anyone know what number they reached on the panel? I'd assume it went to early 40s given what some lads have been saying on this with deferrals and drop outs etc

James_86 · 19-04-2020 10:16am

TheButcher wrote: »

How’s everyone feeling ? You guys start in a week . Any rumours as to how they’ll work the course with social distancing etc? Hopefully none of you get symptoms out there because your whole syndicate could end up isolating for 14days .

The rumours are that the class will run straight through, the 10 firefighters that are due back for their paramedic training all got calls to say that they're starting the paramedic course on September 7th with this class.

DCC have said that if manning levels get extremely bad the recruits can be called out of the OBI after basic firefighting training (4 weeks)

Rumours also that it is going to be 8 syndicates with 8 separate changing rooms, 8 separate classroomas, they're possibly going to have 2 all female syndicates.

Basically you'll only interact or even know the people on your own syndicate, probably to try lessen exposure to becoming ill and also make it easier to trace an outbreak.

Also heard a rumour that marching and parade could possibly not be happening either

TheButcher · 19-04-2020 10:31am

AlphaDelta3232 wrote: »

Hi Guys!

Bit of a random question.

Does DFB accept a pass in foundation level maths or is it minimum ordinary level required ?

Thanks

Pass in foundation maths is ok .

TheButcher · 19-04-2020 10:33am

ON123 wrote: »

Sitting late 40s, take it that I would be called this time next year 2021 , going off other recruit classes from previous years ? Any info would be great lads !

Realistically you won’t get called until next year ! 2 classes this year will not happen

James_86 · 19-04-2020 11:27am

TheButcher wrote: »

Realistically you won’t get called until next year ! 2 classes this year will not happen

The union have asked DCC to prepare the 2nd class off the panel in case manning levels go extremely bad, they have not received a reply as yet.

TheButcher · 19-04-2020 12:40pm

James_86 wrote: »

The union have asked DCC to prepare the 2nd class off the panel in case manning levels go extremely bad, they have not received a reply as yet.

The union can ask all they want . :-)

SAXA999 · 23-04-2020 1:58pm

Looking more and more likely this class is gonna do the entire training!

Carter 212 · 23-04-2020 5:40pm

Do you wreckon due to this recession we're facing DFB might not bring through 2nd and 3rd class next year? Or would they have a budget set aside especially for recruitment.

Royal87 · 23-04-2020 5:42pm

SAXA999 wrote: »

Looking more and more likely this class is gonna do the entire training!

Reliable source???

VirgilVD · 23-04-2020 7:12pm

Wouldn’t think they would cut front line workers after this, well I hope not! And people are still due to retire

TheButcher · 23-04-2020 7:46pm

SAXA999 wrote: »

Looking more and more likely this class is gonna do the entire training!

Wouldn’t count on it . They’re initially going for 4 week blocks. Reassessing as they go along . Unless you were told this by the chief or bto.

They’re saying that you’ll only be with your syndicate for the duration so that’s a pity as breaks etc will be staggered. You’ll have some syndicate out drilling , others in the class .

I think they’ll have to use a min of 2 syndicate per ba course. It’ll be very interesting how it go’s .

I hope you lads/ladies are fit because it’s hard going & the BA course is great but very hard . If you’re not fit you’ll struggle .

TheButcher · 23-04-2020 7:47pm

Carter 212 wrote: »

Do you wreckon due to this recession we're facing DFB might not bring through 2nd and 3rd class next year? Or would they have a budget set aside especially for recruitment.

Nobody can give you the answer. I think that the panel will be used in full . I personally wouldn’t worry lad .

Dublin Fire service recruitment? Anyone know??

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