Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We answer your questions about what it takes to become a permanent firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.
This recorded video features answers to some of the common questions you submitted to us earlier this month.
Meet the experts on our panel who will answer your questions and discuss hot topics:
- Brendan Cox, Chief Supt Operational Staffing
- Sue McDougall, Recruitment Manager
- Mark Gabriel, Team Leader Health and Fitness (FireFit)
- Chrissy Strickland, Team Leader Health and Medical
- Alexandra Moulos, Wellbeing Officer, Operational Support Level 2, People and Culture
- Brett Johnson, Station Officer, Castle Hill Fire Station.
Watch last year’s session
If you haven’t yet, please take the time to watch a recording of last year’s information session, which covers topics including eligibility, the application process, health, medical and fitness requirements, testing processes, the Physical Aptitude Test and more.
You can watch it here on YouTube: youtu.be/-pMPL-hZpVI
More information
You can also check out our FAQs and Candidate Information Pack for more information. Visit our website to find out more: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=2.
We answer your questions about what it takes to become a permanent firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.
This recorded video features answers to some of the common questions you submitted to us earlier this month.
Meet the experts on our panel who will answer your questions and discuss hot topics:
- Brendan Cox, Chief Supt Operational Staffing
- Sue McDougall, Recruitment Manager
- Mark Gabriel, Team Leader Health and Fitness (FireFit)
- Chrissy Strickland, Team Leader Health and Medical
- Alexandra Moulos, Wellbeing Officer, Operational Support Level 2, People and Culture
- Brett Johnson, Station Officer, Castle Hill Fire Station.
Watch last year’s session
If you haven’t yet, please take the time to watch a recording of last year’s information session, which covers topics including eligibility, the application process, health, medical and fitness requirements, testing processes, the Physical Aptitude Test and more.
You can watch it here on YouTube: youtu.be/-pMPL-hZpVI
More information
You can also check out our FAQs and Candidate Information Pack for more information. Visit our website to find out more: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=2.
