West Midlands Fire Service Recruitment

West Midlands Fire Service is looking for an organised and detail-focused individual to join our Information Governance team as a Senior Information Governance Officer (Operations).

💼 What we offer:
• Salary: £30,296 - £32,076 (dependent on experience)
• Permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week)
• Flexible working, free on-site gym, and free parking

📝 About the role:
This role is perfect for someone with experience in data protection or information governance. You’ll help ensure compliance with key legislation, lead data protection investigations, and support our organisation to maintain high standards in information management.

📅 Key dates:
Application deadline: 12pm, Monday 3 February 2025

🔗 Apply now or learn more: https://wmfs.link/4hzsYCd

🌳 Fallen trees - who do you tell? 🌳

With a yellow weather warning for strong winds in effect this weekend, it’s important to know what action to take if a tree falls:

⚠️ Immediate danger to life or property? 🚨📞Call 999 immediately. ⚠️

No immediate danger? Report it to your local council if the tree:
🛣️ is blocking a path or road
🚦 is obstructing traffic lights or road signage
🍃 or is at risk of falling but isn’t dangerous yet.

For all West Midlands councils, we've made reporting fallen trees simple. Just visit our handy FAQ here and click your council: https://wmfs.link/40xGijo

Stay safe this weekend. 🌬️

Are you looking for a new career?

The role of a firefighter is varied and challenging, with everyday being different.

Find out more about the role https://www.wmfs.net/careers/

We have recently been working with some of our current firefighters to film videos to inspire the next generation

This week we held a taster session at Foleshill Fire Station. It was a fantastic opportunity for members of the community to come in and learn more about the role of a firefighter.

It was great to be able to inspire those that may become the next generation of firefighters with Highgate Fire Station 🚒

It was good to meet lots of parkrunners at Cannon Hill parkrun today! Lots of questions answered and hopefully we've inspired some of you to take the first steps into a new career as a firefighter....

Some of our firefighter recruitment team will be at Cannon Hill parkrun this Saturday, come along to say hello and find out more about becoming a firefighter

It's Saturday otherwise known as Parkrun day! Our recruitment team, along with other fire service staff will be attending Cannon Hill parkrun on the 16th November 2024.

Why not come down, have a run with us and then take the opportunity to ask our recruitment team any questions you may have about becoming a firefighter.

At times being a firefighter can be physically demanding. During the recruitment process we test candidates to see if they have the skills required to carry out the role.

The equipment carry test covers a distance of 550 metres. Part of this includes carrying two lengths of coiled hose for 100 metres, followed by carrying one length at chest height for 25 metres. The weight of all the equipment used can be found on our website, enabling you to taylor your workouts to make sure you can carry out the role of a firefighter.

Don't forget that fire kit and gloves will need to be worn when carrying out the practical selection tests.

Full details around becoming a firefighter can be found here https://www.wmfs.net/careers/firefighter/