West Midlands

Become a West Midlands Fire Service Firefighter 

Ever thought of being a West Midlands Firefighter?

Do you want to serve and support some of the most vulnerable members of our community within the West Midlands? If so, we have the perfect job for you. 

What's it all about?

Training and Development

As a Firefighter with West Midlands Fire Service, you'll be on a journey of continuous learning, training and personal development. 

 

After successfully completing the recruitment and selection process, you will get a date for your initial 12-week firefighter training course on which you'll be expected to absorb a large amount of practical and theoretical information and material. 

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What's in it for you?

Skills for life

You will embark on a programme of continuous learning, training and personal development. You will meet new people, make new friends, gain confidence and learn new skills.

This includes becoming an emergency response driver, you will be given full support and training to develop these skills.

Do more, get more

Play a vital role within the community by visiting, teaching and influencing a range of diverse groups and individuals.

Career path

A career as a West Midlands firefighter offers extensive career progression opportunities and job satisfaction in what will be a highly rewarding career. Once qualified there are multiple areas that you can develop yourself whether that be developing yourself within the role of a firefighter or looking at promotion. 

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“You get to be part of a really close team, but there are also loads of opportunities to develop yourself professionally and make the job your own.”

Samantha Samuels
Group Commander

“It's a really varied career and involves so much more than 999 response. We do lots of work with our local communities, helping people live healthier and safer lives.”

Peter Bhatti
Firefighter

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Salary and Benefits

There are many benefits to working for West Midlands Fire Service. Here's the details on firefighter salary and benefits.

Annual Leave

A firefighter has 22 days’ annual leave a year, with an additional three days after five years of service, plus eight Bank Holidays.

Salary

The current salary for a newly-appointed firefighter after completing initial training is £30,384, rising to £38,881 when competent.*

*Salary figures correct as of July 1 2025 pay settlement.

Pension

The firefighter pension scheme is an excellent benefit on retirement. A firefighter contributes 10% of their salary a month into the scheme.

Enhanced parental leave

We offer enhanced maternity and adoption benefits, including 52 weeks' full pay.

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The role of a Firefighter

The role of a firefighter is exciting, varied, challenging and every day is different. You can read about the various elements of the role here to find out if it's the career for you!

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