Apply 2026 "*" indicates required fields 1About Applying2Eligibility3Your Values4Diversity5The Role of a Fire Fighter6About You7Equal Opportunities About Applying The information you provide in the next Sections will be used to shortlist and help us make decisions on which applicants will advance to the next stages of the recruitment process. Please use this opportunity to fully answer the questions with good examples. EligibilityWill you be age 18 years or over by 24th August 2026?* Yes No Can you confirm you are eligible to work in the UK?*In order to comply with the law under Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we will need proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. Yes No Do you have any Criminal Convictions? (The Fire Sector is an exemption to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).*Please note that failing to declare convictions may result in your application being removed from the process. If you are unsure, please select Yes. Yes No Please specify* Do you hold a full UK driving licence?*Please note you will be required to hold one by the time you become a competent FireFighter (roughly 18 - 24 months after training is complete). Yes No Do you wear glasses or contact lenses?* Yes No Do you currently live at a permanent address that has a West Yorkshire postcode?* Yes No Please specify*Have you ever worked for any other services, such as Armed Services, or the Police?* Yes No Please state which service, your dates of employment and reason for leaving.*As a firefighter in training you will join WYFRS on our Apprenticeship scheme and undertake the Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship. Alongside this we expect all our qualified firefighters to be able to drive one of our appliances; we require successful candidates to commit to achieving a full driving license; this enables us to support candidates to achieve their LGV license and be trained in response driving. It is a requirement that all our firefighters achieve their full driving license by the halfway point of the apprenticeship phase of your journey with us. Please tick this box to consent to this. If you are unable to consent then your application will not be progressed.* I consent West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Values Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we expect all our employees to share and demonstrate our values when representing West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Communication: We clearly and carefully communicate; in ways everyone understands. Integrity: We are trustworthy and ethical in all that we do, acting with integrity always. Learning: We learn all the time; we share our experiences and celebrate success. Teamwork: We recognise everyone's strengths and contributions, working effectively as one team. Responsibility: We are responsible and take ownership of the work we do. Your Values In this section, please explain how your values match ours and give examples of how you have displayed these values in other aspects of your life to date.Communication*Integrity*Learning*Team Work*Responsibility* Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is the fourth largest fire and rescue service in the country. We serve 2.2 million residents across 5 districts (Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield), spanning approximately 800 square miles. West Yorkshire is home to a diverse and multi-cultural population, representing people from all demographics. The people of West Yorkshire are affected by a number of socio-economic factors; health risks and inequalities; and wellbeing issues. WYFRS has a responsibility to serve our communities, but also to reflect them. Understanding the vulnerabilities and related fire risks facing our communities is key to achieving this. Please explain what advantages a diverse workforce brings to an organisation? Give us an example of how you personally promote/demonstrate equality and diversity in your day-to-day activities. Diversity* The Role of a Firefighter The role of a Firefighter is constantly evolving, and a modern Firefighter role is now very different to what it was some years ago. Please describe below: What you understand the role of a modern Firefighter to be. What skills and attributes someone would need to have in order to be successful in the role. Why you believe you would be a great Firefighter and representative of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Your Role of a Firefighter* About You Please provide the following information about yourself as requested.Your DetailsName* First Name Last Name Email* Telephone*Age Band*Please select Age Band<2525-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465+Prefer not to sayThe ApplicationAre you currently a serving Firefighter or have you ever served as a Firefighter in a UK fire and rescue service?* Yes No Which Fire and Rescue service?* Retained/On Call Wholetime Have you previously applied for a Firefighter role at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service?* Yes No Prefer not to say If you are unsuccessful in your application, do you agree to us retaining your details until the next round of recruitment?* Yes No * I have read and agree to WYFS's Privacy notice* I agree that the data provided in this form can be processed and used for the application process. Equal Opportunities The Fire & Rescue Services recognise the value of having a diverse workforce. In order to ensure that our recruitment advertisements attract people from all groups within the community, we would be grateful if you would answer the following questions. This information is confidential and will be used solely for monitoring purposes.Gender* Female Male Non-binary Prefer not to say Prefer to use own term Do you live in a gender different to the one assigned to you at birth?* Yes No Prefer not to say Preferred Pronouns*Please select Preferred PronounShe / HerHe / HimThey / ThemPrefer not to sayOther PronounsEthnic Origin*Please select Ethnic OriginWhite - BritishWhite - IrishWhite - Other white backgroundAsian British / Asian - IndianAsian British / Asian - PakistaniAsian British / Asian - BangladeshiAsian British / Asian - Other Asian backgroundBlack British / Black - Black CaribbeanBlack British / Black - Black AfricanBlack British / Black - Other Black backgroundMixed Heritage - White and Black CaribbeanMixed Heritage - White and Black AfricanMixed Heritage - White and AsianMixed Heritage - Other mixed heritageChineseOther ethnic groupPrefer not to specifySexual Orientation*Please select Sexual OrientationBisexualGay/LesbianHeterosexualPrefer not to sayPrefer to use own termReligion*Please select ReligionNot religiousChristianityHinduismJewishMuslimSikhismOther religionPrefer not to sayDisability A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment, a health condition or a neurodiversity (such as dyslexia), which impacts on a daily basis. You do not have to identify as disabled, however we would like to know if you have a disability so that we can support you effectively. Do you have a disability?* Yes No Prefer not to say Reasonable Adjustments*Please detail any reasonable adjustments you require in the box below.Our Commitment to you We understand that in some cases additional support may be needed to enable a candidate to participate fully in the Selection Process (e.g. childcare and other commitments). Please record any additional requirements that you may have in the space below. This information enables us to ensure that the necessary arrangements are considered. This detail is kept confidential and has no bearing on a selection decision.Additional requirements
