Stages & Key Dates

To become a Firefighter you will have to undertake a series of tests designed to assess your suitability for the role.

The first stages are designed to make an initial assessment of your potential to work as a firefighter using a range of specifically designed tests and questions which examine the fitness, qualities and basic knowledge you need for the role. Firefighter recruitment is always a competitive process, with an extremely high number of applicants competing for a small number of roles.

Stage 1   |  Online task-based psychometric assessment  |  4 April – 20 April

The first element of the process is to register your interest online.  In order to be eligible to apply, you must be at least 18 years old at the start of the course and you must reside in West Yorkshire and be able to provide evidence of this.

The first stage of the process is an online task-based psychometric assessment.  This assessment consists of a series of interactive tasks designed to measure your unique behaviours and give us insight into your potential to succeed in the role. The assessment can be completed on desktop, mobile, or tablet. There are no right or wrong answers, so we encourage you to approach the tasks in a way that feels most natural to you.

For more information on Artic Shores and Psychometric Assessments please visit Arctic Shores: Task-based assessments for recruitment

 

Stage 2  |  Ability Tests (Numerical and Verbal Reasoning)  | 25 April – 11 May

Each ability test will be timed per question. All questions will have a list of potential answers to choose from, one of which will be the correct answer. The length of each test is between 15-20 minutes long.

Please find below links to practice tests:

Numerical reasoning test  |  Example

Verbal reasoning test  |  Example

 

Stage 3  |  Application Form  |  12 May – 25 May

Once you have passed the fitness test, you will be invited to complete an online application form and eligibility questions.  Applications will be scored and successful candidates will be sent a link to proceed to the ability tests.

 

Stage 4  |  Practical Physical Selection Testing  |  16 June – 30 June

Watch the physical tests and sample exercises in preparation to the testing.

 

Stage 5  |  Assessment Centre and Interview  |  1 July – 11 July

The Assessment Centre will consist of a range of behavioural-style interview questions, role play scenarios and a teamwork task.

 

Stage 6  |  Medical and HR Checks

Medical checks, Baseline Security checks, References, Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check and Driving License check.  Uniform and kit issued.

 

Stage 7 |  Recruits commence 16 week training course

This will be held at our new HQ training facility in Birkenshaw from October 2025.

Register your interest in becoming a West Yorkshire firefighter