What is open now, what opens next, and where to apply. Every status comes from the service's own published announcement; always confirm on the official vacancy before applying.
Applications are open for DFES career firefighter recruitment (2027 pool). Applications opened on 8 October 2026 and close at 4:00 pm AWST on Monday 16 November 2026. Apply through the official WA Government Jobs vacancy: https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/jobs/firefighter-perth-metropolitan-western-australia-australia .
Last verified 11 Oct 2026
The official landing page invites applications but provides no calendar deadline; consult its current vacancy link.
Application dates and current availability are not confirmed here. Check the official recruitment page and vacancy before making date-dependent plans. Source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08). Published facts are retained, but current availability must be confirmed with the service.
Last verified 1 Oct 2026
Next campaign is being planned; application and assessment dates are not confirmed.
Application dates and current availability are not confirmed here. Check the official recruitment page and vacancy before making date-dependent plans. The source qualifies these campaign dates or availability. Treat this as an announcement, not a confirmed application window; check the official vacancy before making date-dependent plans. Source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08). Published facts are retained, but current availability must be confirmed with the service.
Last verified 1 Oct 2026
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Application dates, assessment months and recruit-course years are different milestones. Dates without a stated year are shown in the current year. Past windows do not predict the next intake.
The advertised 2026 intake closed on 2 August 2026. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Past campaign date: For the 2026 campaign, the published applications close date is 2 August 2026. Historical campaign date. Calendar day as published. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Check the selection order before booking preparation around one assessment.
Application → online assessments → beep test → group centre → PAT → interview/referees → medical/psychometric checks. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
2026 courses are filled; RC109 is planned for early 2027, subject to change. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Review location and availability expectations against your own circumstances before applying.
No FIFO; preferred location not guaranteed; minimum three-year initial posting. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
The official landing page invites applications but provides no calendar deadline; consult its current vacancy link. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Follow the current vacancy link for deadlines; prepare your application evidence in advance.
Online application: declarations, cover letter, resume, certified documents. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Applications are open for DFES career firefighter recruitment (2027 pool). Applications opened on 8 October 2026 and close at 4:00 pm AWST on Monday 16 November 2026. Apply through the official WA Government Jobs vacancy: https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/jobs/firefighter-perth-metropolitan-western-australia-australia .
Record each document or qualification you need to check, along with its applicable deadline.
Before offer: current manual synchromesh HR, HLTAID014/015, police certificate and declaration. Page times HR from closing; pack from online application. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Full-time firefighter applications are closed. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Make a qualification checklist and confirm when each item is needed before arranging courses.
Current HLTAID011 first aid must be obtained before employment; it is not required at application. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-07); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Next campaign is being planned; application and assessment dates are not confirmed. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Organise your application evidence and compare it with the instructions for the campaign you intend to enter.
Submit selection-criteria statement, CV, two referees and licence details. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Published round is closed and feeds September 2026 training; advertised testing dates are historical. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Set personal preparation checkpoints and review them against your campaign's published instructions.
National recruitment generally twice yearly, taking 6–9 months; usual courses January/April/July/September. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
2026 applications ran 9–20 March; these are historical dates. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Past campaign date: For the 2026 campaign, the published applications open date is 9 March 2026. Historical campaign date. Calendar day as published. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Past campaign date: For the 2026 campaign, the published applications close date is 20 March 2026. Historical campaign date. Calendar day as published. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Check the licensing instructions that apply to your application before booking training or tests.
Obtain MR before recruit-course placement; applicant pays. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Campaign applications ran 4–17 May 2026, midday deadlines, for 2027/2028 recruit courses. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Past campaign date: For the 2026 campaign, the published applications open date is 4 May 2026. Historical campaign date. Midday as published. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Past campaign date: For the 2026 campaign, the published applications close date is 17 May 2026. Historical campaign date. Midday as published. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Match your supporting evidence to the campaign you intend to enter, and ask recruitment about any uncertainty.
For the published campaign, applicants must have held a driver licence for two years by 1 January 2027, excluding learner periods; green probationary licences are accepted. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-07); confirm the current candidate information pack.
2027 campaign for 2027/28 courses: applications May–June 2026; beep July; online August–October; OFAT November; panel January 2027; psychology February; final checks March–April. Dates remain provisional. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack.
Check the applicable instructions before adding assessment dates or qualification deadlines to your personal calendar.
Before recruit training, evidence of current first aid, advanced resuscitation and a manual MR licence is required. QFD advises waiting for its request before completing time-sensitive qualifications. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-07); confirm the current candidate information pack.
No current campaign is listed for 7 of 10 services. That does not mean they are closed; check the official page.
Use the campaign summaries and official vacancy links below. A planned course, historical window or provisional assessment month does not mean applications are open.
Applications are open for DFES career firefighter recruitment (2027 pool). Applications opened on 8 October 2026 and close at 4:00 pm AWST on Monday 16 November 2026. Apply through the official WA Government Jobs vacancy: https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/jobs/firefighter-perth-metropolitan-western-australia-australia . Confirm the applicable campaign with DFES before planning around this announcement.
2027 campaign for 2027/28 courses: applications May–June 2026; beep July; online August–October; OFAT November; panel January 2027; psychology February; final checks March–April. Dates remain provisional. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack. This is campaign context, not a prediction of the next opening.
2026 applications ran 9–20 March; these are historical dates. source review overdue (review due 2026-10-08); confirm the current candidate information pack. Confirm which campaign the announcement covers before planning your application.
There is no standard window to assume. Check the specific campaign's opening, closing and timezone instructions before applying.
Choose a personal review date if no assessment date is confirmed. Use the planning calculator to organise your work, not to infer an agency timetable.
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