JonesMrJones Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 I rang HR this morning and found out some gen. Basically, there is 4 of us left from the previous selection and that is not enough to run a course. 12 went through to the Oct course and 8 were in reserve. I got first dibs back in Aug but couldn't get out the army in time. Lots of people failed the medical due to conditions that they did not bring up. Crohn's, Asthma, injuries, colitis. One person even had asthma that was brought on by heat! They have to run the whole process again to get the numbers up. I won't have to do most of the selection process but they may be adding a swimming section or just a disclaimer saying that you can swim to sign. They are having a managerial meeting soon to discuss the whole process. So if anyone is interested in trying out for Avon FRS the recruitment process will be starting again soon! Link to comment
Hattie Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 What a misery Mr Jones! At least after your jaunt in a disaster zone and all that sneaky Egyptian PT () you'll visit the next round of selection even better! PQA - Demonstrates commitment to personal development - TICK! I know it was your home county you were dead set on serving for but there's lots of opportunities coming up in the surrounding areas, Gloucestershire are recruiting right now in fact. 1 Link to comment
Dyson Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Well done mate, strong work ! Link to comment
JonesMrJones Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Update- Hi Tim My apologies for the delay in responding to you. Since I last e-mailed you a decision has been taken by our Service Management that previous candidates will need to re-apply and complete all stages of the selection process again. This is because the process may alter slightly compared to last time and we must ensure all candidates selected for the May training school have been selected on the same equal basis. I am really sorry that I cannot offer you more positive news but would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best in the next process. The details and timescale for the next recruitment process will be posted on our designated website shortly (www.YesYouCan.careers/wholetime). Regards It feels like I have been seen off massively here! Link to comment
Jet Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 What an absolute load of s**t!! Link to comment
Luminoki Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Mate what a complete shower! I really do feel for you, especially with getting out of the forces now however i dont think you’ll have any problem nailing the process once again Link to comment
JonesMrJones Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 It's a massive blow, to be honest. Pretty bummed out about it. Let hope the process doesn't change that much and I nail it again. It's just that uncertainty that gets me. Luckily I can sign back on with the Army as I still have a bit of time left before I leave. Link to comment
Mike Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) I feel for ya mate, I would of been absolutely gutted. Especially if I had to sign back on for a bit. Edited November 27, 2017 by Carl Quote removed as not needed. See FAQ Link to comment
TrainHardFightEasy Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Not good at all from Avon but like others have said I’m sure you will smash the process again & be on the yard in May. Link to comment
HoldFast Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Sorry to hear that mate I really feel for you. Just get back on it and smash it next time. The more knock backs you take in life the stronger you become. Link to comment
Phil1322 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I'm gutted for ya and I'm having a bit of day Ja Vu to be honest, a very similar thing happened to me back in the days they used to put people 'On Hold' I passed everything but was put on hold, after a few months I'd still not heard anything, I called them up and was told I'd need to re-apply. Thankfully, I thought those days had gone, however, this seems to contradict that. Chin up bud, best of luck next time! Link to comment
OscarTango Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I must have missed this. What an absolute sh1tter. To get all that way..... Still you'll be as fresh as they come for the next round. Onwards and upwards bud. Link to comment
JonesMrJones Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 That's not even the word for it! Was seriously gutted when I got the final email. I have done some research and spoken to a few people and I just have to brush my self off and get on with it. Link to comment
Joker Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Wishing you all the best JonesMrJones for the next hoop you have to jump through. Your positive attitude will see you right! ;-) 1 Link to comment
JonesMrJones Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 Was going to start a new thread but thought I would just whack it in here. Got this email this morning- Hi Timothy Thank you for attending the recent interview for our Wholetime Firefighter selection process. We are delighted to advise that you have been successful and we would like to invite you to attend a medical on Wednesday 4th April or Monday 9th April with our Occupational Health Nurse at their clinic in Aztec West, Bristol. Absolutely ecstatic! Medical on the 9th April and start on the 29th May (all being well) 3 2 Link to comment
OscarTango Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Being successful with the same service twice back to back? That's got to be a first. Well done mate! 1 Link to comment
JonesMrJones Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 Cheers. It was a massive relief this morn when I got the email. Was expecting it Thursday! Link to comment
Keith Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Only decision they could have come to Mr Jones. Congratulations and well done. 1 Link to comment
Carefree Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Well done Jonesy (I can call you that now you are going to be in the job - get used to nicknames). Seriously well done, was hoping to read something like this from you. Don’t be a stranger on here though, pay it forward and help others. Enjoy mate 1 Link to comment
SteelCity Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Superb news mate, congratulations. 1 Link to comment
JonesMrJones Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 Thanks all. Still hasn't sunk in properly yet. I guess it will when I hand my ID in and leave the gates of camp! Link to comment
HoldFast Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Yes mate great news! Absolutely awesome. Welcome to the club 1 Link to comment
Gwentiori Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I’ve just read this while thread, what a rollercoaster! Very poor on Avon’s side but well done for persisting with the next recruitment and for succeeding. I was in a similar situation as I applied for MAWW FS whilst still in the military, luckily I was in the sensible senior service and they let me out in time to start training. Well done bud! 1 Link to comment
Carl Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I had a feeling we would be congratulating you once again, so here it is Well done, hopefully you'll be posting in the operational sections before you know it 1 Link to comment
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