Recruitment numbers vary throughout the year to meet operational needs, so we recruit in line with these requirements. We currently run recruitment campaigns twice a year.
After successfully completing your basic training, you will be assigned to a station with an available vacancy. This could be at any station across West Yorkshire to meet organisational needs, although we will try to consider requests for specific locations where possible.
You will be able to apply when the recruitment process opens and you will have to complete all elements of the selection process.
Yes you may use a calculator when undertaking this test.
All correspondence will be via email, and our contact email address is wholetime.applications@westyorksfire.gov.uk. Please note that emails may go into spam/junk folders, particularly for Hotmail accounts. Therefore, we strongly advise applicants to add our email address to your address book and also regularly check other folders before contacting us. Whether you are successful or unsuccessful at each stage, we will always inform you of the decision.
No. If successful following application/online testing you will be invited to a physical testing day. You will be required to confirm your attendance for the physical tests, assessments and interviews. If you do not confirm, we will not expect you to attend, and we will withdraw you from the process.
The full recruitment and onboarding process can take up to eight months.
You will need to maintain a high level of fitness, as you will be asked to complete the Chester Treadmill Test during the physical assessment stage. You must also pass the bleep test achieving a minimum standard of level 8.8. To support your preparation, candidates are encouraged to visit our How to get firefighter fit page for guidance and training tips.
Yes, we accept applications from people who do not yet have a full driving licence, however it is expected that you will be willing to take lessons and possess a full driving licence before you can be classed as a fully competent firefighter
Support is available. You should contact the recruitment team to discuss any medical conditions, learning needs or reasonable adjustments.
