Firefighter Recruitment
Where applicable, we publish responses to requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. This one, Firefighter Recruitment, is detailed below.
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WMFS OFFICIAL – NEW – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST – FOI24063
Ref: FOI/24063
RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 REQUEST
I am writing to confirm that the West Midlands Fire Service has now completed its search for the information you requested further to your freedom of information request.
Please find below a summary of our findings.
Request
How many applications you received to be a firefighter?
How many of those voluntarily withdrew from the recruitment process?
How many applicants were unsuccessful at each stage – if known, if not the total number who were unsuccessful?
How many candidates were offered a firefighter job?
Reply
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Applications received to be a firefighter | 2082 | 1948 | 1724 |
| Voluntarily withdrew from the recruitment process | 204 | 250 | 211 |
| Unsuccessful | 1831 | 1641 | 1436 |
| Still in the process | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Successful | 47 | 57 | 48 |
Request
What percentage of candidates accepted the job offer and subsequently commenced employment with WMFS
Reply
100%
Request
How long is the probationary period for a new firefighter?
Reply
There is no probationary period for a new Firefighter.
Request
What percentage of new firefighters successfully complete probation?
Reply
Please see above
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