The Government of Navarre has launched the selection process to add new personnel to its emergency teams. The Directorate General of Public Service has already published the official list of accepted candidates, confirming that 715 candidates They have signed up to compete for the available vacancies.
The inaugural event is scheduled for June 27th, where applicants will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the facilities of lecture hall of the Public University of NavarraRegarding the group's composition, 629 men and 86 women participated.
Distribution of places and shifts
This call for applications offers a total of 42 jobsThe administration has decided to divide them equally: 21 places are for open competition and the other 21 are reserved for those who opt for internal promotion.
The difference in demand between the two shifts is striking, since 692 people They compete for open access positions, while only 23 applicants have applied through the promotion route.
Structure of the first selection phase
The path to becoming a firefighter begins with an initial stage comprised of three distinct challenges. First, candidates will face a knowledge test through a test of up to 150 questions, where each one has four options and only one correct answer.
Subsequently, a comprehensive battery of tests will be carried out. eight physical exercises to verify that the applicants are in top physical condition. Among the mandatory tests are:
- Swim 100 meters (freestyle or crawl).
- The well-known Barrow Test and the Cooper Test.
- Weightlifting using the Bench Press.
- Balance tests and lateral jumps to measure coordination.
- Specific exercises of working at heights and in confined spaces.
To conclude this phase, the psychological profile of the applicants will be evaluated. Through personality questionnairesThrough skills analysis and possible group dynamics or interviews, it will be determined whether the candidate fits the emotional and professional requirements of the position.
Final training and qualification
Those who successfully pass all the previous tests and are selected for the available places will not have finished the process. They will need to enroll in a basic training course specialized.
This training will be provided by Navarra School of Security and Emergencies (ESEN)This is a critical step, as the grade will be dichotomous: either you get the result of suitability or he is left out of the process, this being the indispensable requirement to finally start working in the body.
The selection process ensures that future professionals have the necessary physical and mental preparation, having filtered the 715 applicants through a rigorous system that culminates at ESEN to guarantee the emergency safety of the region.