Do you wish to join the Jamaica Fire Brigade? Here are a few things you should know!
Pre-employment Requirements
Prospective candidates must:
- Be a Jamaican citizen
- Be between the ages of 18 to 28 years old
- Be a minimum of 165 cm (5ft 6ins) tall
- Be medically fit
- Be the holder of academic certificates with minimum passes in:
- Four (4) GCE 'O' Level - Grades A - C or
- Four CXC subjects - Grades 1 -3 (General Proficiency) or
- Five (5) SSC subjects or equivalent
*Please note English Language and Mathematics are compulsory.
Entry Tests and Screening
Prospective candidates must successfully complete:
- A written Entrance Examination covering Dictation, Mathematics, English Language, General Knowledge and Mental Ability test.
- A Physical Agility Test which includes a height requirement test.
- An interview
- A comprehensive background check looking into past employment, character profile and criminal history/Police record
- A medical examination including dental state, blood test, vision test and drug screening
Contacting the Brigade
Applications are to be hand-written and must be forwarded to:
The Recruiting Officer
Brigade Headquarters
Jamaica Fire Brigade
14 Port Royal Street,
Kingston.
Telephone: (876) 922-0007 or (876) 922-0027. Fax: (876) 967-3594
Join the Jamaica Fire Brigade and get involved in "Saving Lives, Protecting Properties."
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