DFES
Get ready for DFES selection
A 12-week plan for the WA beep test and physical aptitude test, plus interview and assessment prep.
The aptitude test
Cognitive and personality assessment
- Run by
- DFES
- How you sit it
- Online
- Covers verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, error checking, spatial awareness, mechanical reasoning and diagrammatic reasoning, plus a personality assessment.
Fitness
WA beep test & physical aptitude test
These are the current physical tests. Train well above the minimum: the tests are done in protective gear, and you'll need the fitness for recruit training.
Get the WA beep test & PAT course| Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| Beep test | Level 8.7 |
| Tunnel crawl | In breathing apparatus with a frosted mask, within 10 minutes |
| Circuit | Loaded stair climb (12 kg), 80 kg rescue drag over 30 m, ladder handling, 180 m charged hose drag, heavy tool holds (about 19.5 kg), under 25 minutes |
| Working at heights | Climb an extension ladder and training tower to about 20 m |
More WA prep is on the way. Join the list and we'll email you when new WA material launches.
Pricing
Everything for WA
WA fitness & interviewBest value
$54.99$69.98
- WA beep test & PAT course
- Interview & assessment course
- Works on phone, tablet and laptop
- One-off payment, 90 days access
Checked against official sources in October 2026. Recruiting rules change — always confirm with DFES before you apply: DFES — career firefighting · DFES — information pack · DFES — PAT training guide