HPDS Is It for Me?

HPDS – Is it for Me?

Working for the Fire Service can be challenging and may involve a number of situations not commonly found in other jobs. Before completing the application form, take a moment to answer these questions.

Are you:
A first or second year undergraduate student? / Yes / No
Able to provide two references supporting your suitability for the role including a strong endorsement from your University? / Yes / No
Able to evidence you have a minimum of 300 UCAS points? / Yes / No
Ambitious and keen to pursue a management career in the Fire and Rescue Services? / Yes / No
Are you prepared to:
Work for 10 weeks of your summer holidays as an Intern at CFRS? / Yes / No
Work at height? / Yes / No
Work in enclosed spaces? / Yes / No
Work outdoors? / Yes / No
Get wet / hot / cold whilst working? / Yes / No
Carry heavy equipment? / Yes / No
Work unsociable hours? / Yes / No
Work in situations where you may see blood, seriously injured people or fatalities? / Yes / No
Deal sensitively with people in difficult situations? / Yes / No
Are you able to:
Assimilate information quickly? / Yes / No
Make effective decisions under pressure? / Yes / No
Recognise when change is needed and when it is not? / Yes / No
Be dedicated and enthusiastic about your work? / Yes / No
Be self assured in your approach, controlling own emotions? / Yes / No
Engage with people easily? / Yes / No
Communicate and influence others, adapting your style and approach to suit the audience? / Yes / No
Actively seek feedback and act upon it once received? / Yes / No
See tasks through to completion; meeting set deadlines? / Yes / No
Commit to practice and actively promote the Fire and Rescue Service Core Values? / Yes / No

If you have ticked the ‘No’ box for any of the questions, we strongly suggest you think seriously about whether the CFRS’ High Potential Development Scheme is right for you.