Personal Qualities and Attribute (PQA) Definitions:
Working with Others
– works effectively with others both within the Fire and Rescue Service and the Community
Commitment to Diversity and Integrity
– understands and respects diversity and adopts a fair and ethical approach to others
Confidence and Resilience
– maintains a confident and resilient attitude in highly challenging situations
Commitment to Excellence
– Adopts a conscientious and proactive approach to work to achieve and maintain excellent standards
Commitment to Development
– committed to and able to develop self and others
Situational Awareness
– maintains an active awareness of the environment to promote safe and effective working
Openness to Change
– is open to change and actively seeks to support it within the Fire and Rescue Service and the community
Effective Communication
– Communicates well both orally and in writing
Problem Solving
– Understands, recalls, applies and adapts relevant information in an organised, safe and systematic way