Firefighter - personal qualities
Can you demonstrate the personal qualities and attributes shown below?
Commitment to Diversity and Integrity
In particular, applicants will need to evidence how far they have:
- Pro-actively challenged unacceptable behaviour
- Facilitated and respected fair, ethical and diverse behaviour
- Demonstrated a commitment to Fire and Rescue Service values
Confidence and Resilience
In particular, applicants will need to evidence how far they have:
- Demonstrated a calm and controlled approach during difficult situations
- Maintained focus and worked effectively to achieve a task or objective, despite pressure
- Identified ways to overcome barriers
Working with Others
In particular, applicants will need to evidence how far they have:
- Worked with others around them
- Developed a positive relationship with all
- Demonstrated good communication skills with the team and others
- Been sensitive to the well being of others and acted where necessary
- Encouraged feedback
Openness to Change
In particular, applicants will need to evidence how far they have:
- Questioned existing approaches to improve current systems
- Proactively identified, initiated and supported change
- Sought information about changing circumstances/developments
- Explored the ideas of others
- Looked for innovative solutions
Commitment to Development
In particular, applicants will need to evidence how far they have:
- Devised an effective development plan for self and monitored progress
- Sought feedback from colleagues on a regular basis
- Embraced a learning culture and evidenced commitment to personal development
Commitment to Excellence
In particular, applicants will need to evidence how far they have:
- Completed work using appropriate procedures
- Completed work as instructed without being reminded constantly
- Approached work proactively and efficiently
- Continual looked to improve standards of working and offer suggestions as necessary
Last updated: Monday 20 July 2015