Regina Beach Volunteer Fire Department Application Form

The role of a Volunteer Firefighter is not suitable for everyone. The pressure, sacrifice and risks that firefighters face separates this job from many others. Desire alone does not suggest a suitable fit. This self-evaluation questionnaire is provided to help you decide if firefighting is the appropriate choice for you.

Self-Evaluation Questionnaire

• Am I prepared to commit myself for one night a week from 1900 to 2100 hrs and Saturday and Sunday occasionally for training?
• Does my lifestyle support ethical and responsible choices and actions?
• Does my lifestyle align itself with the Fire Rescue Services values of Honour, Courage, Dedication and Teamwork?
• Have I been free from involvement in unlawful activities?
• Am I willing to be actively supporting my community for the benefit of others?
• Have I adopted and do i maintain physical fitness into my life?
• Am I physically able to perform firefighter job tasks?
• Am I able to meet the training requirements?
• Can I work for extended periods of time under difficult and strenuous conditions?
• Am I free of phobias relating to heights, confined spaces and able to manoeuvre with limited or no visibility?
• Am I comfortable using different hand/power tools and technical equipment?
• Can I discharge from emotional suffering, tragedy or loss of life in order to complete essential job tasks?
• Do I have a support system in place for debriefing and stress relief?
• Have I considered the impact time away will have on my family environment?
• Am I familiar with and able to operate within a paramilitary working environment?
• Do I understand and will I abide by the hair and jewellery operational guidelines and other grooming standards?
• Do I treat all people with respect, dignity and professionalism regardless of race, creed, gender or beliefs?
• Do I actively engage myself in a problem solving capacity?
• Am I able to follow and carry out complex oral and written instructions?
• Does my lifestyle allow me to commit to a minimum of two hours weekly training?
• Is my family aware of the time demands that I would be under?
• Do I meet and am I prepared to maintain the minimum qualifications?