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FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT · TAS

Tasmania firefighter recruitment, explained

Tasmania Fire Service runs smaller, less frequent intakes and weights the interview heavily. The 12-month rule between attempts means a poorly-timed application can effectively cost you a year — worth getting right the first time.

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TFS · TAS

Tasmania Fire Service

TFS interviews carry more weight than most — your STAR examples need to be tight.

Recruitment stages
  1. Application
  2. Written assessment
  3. PAT
  4. Interview
  5. Medical & background
Published PAT minimums
  • Beep Test (level): 9.6 level
  • Push-ups in 1 min: 25 reps
  • Plank hold: 60 sec
  • Grip strength: 40 kg
Domain weighting
  • PAT (physical): 35%
  • Cognitive / aptitude: 20%
  • Interview: 20%
  • Psychometric: 15%
  • Group assessment: 10%

Aptitude format: Written assessment

Requirements last checked April 2026. Always confirm with the service before applying.

Full TFS recruitment guide →

Further reading

TAS recruitment FAQ

What's the TFS 12-month rule?

If you're knocked back at TFS, there's typically a 12-month wait before you can apply again. That's the published cadence — combined with infrequent intakes, an under-prepared first attempt can effectively cost you a year. Don't apply until your PAT and interview prep are actually in range.

What's the TFS shuttle-run cut-off?

TFS uses a shuttle (beep) run close to the national fallback — roughly level 9.6 — alongside push-ups, plank and grip work. The shuttle run is the early hard cut; everything else is graded once you're past it.

How often does TFS recruit?

Tasmania Fire Service runs small, irregular intakes — sometimes annually, sometimes with longer gaps depending on attrition and budget. Subscribe to TFS recruitment notifications directly; the application window is short when it opens.

Where is TFS recruit training run?

TFS recruit training is run in Hobart. It's a full-time, in-residence course, so factor relocation from the north of the state (Launceston, Devonport, Burnie) into your decision to apply.

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