West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

The latest Inspection Report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) for #WYFRS has been published today, Thursday July 25th. 🔗 More here: https://bit.ly/4c4TaBb #WYFRS50 His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)

💦 The Wakefield District Water Safety Group hosted the first #WakeyWaterSafetyWeekend across the district. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, West Yorkshire Police the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Wakefield Council and WDH, came together to promote water safety in hot spot areas, across the district, and provided key messages and guidance to the community. From #Castleford, to #Hemsworth, and Pugneys Country Park to #Wakefield. Local people spoke with firefighters from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, viewed water safety equipment, and watched lifesaving throwline water demonstrations. Two new water safety throwlines were also unveiled along the River Calder. 🔗 Read more in our #WYFRS Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/dceyh7FH #WYFRS50 #FireFamily #BeWaterAware #WaterSafety #Wakefield #Pontefract #Castleford #Pugneys #Hemsworth #WakefieldDistrict #MyWakefield.

🩵 #Watch: It was wonderful to see so many of you at #LeedsPride 2024 during our 50th anniversary year! 🚒 Your support made the celebration unforgettable. 🎶 Thank you to LDC Radio for the music and good vibes, and to our emergency service colleagues for joining us! 📸 Fancy doing it all again ⤵️ #WYFRS50 #FirePride #FireDoesNotDiscriminate

🚒 Ready to "Get Started" with the Prince's Trust and #WYFRS this August? If you are aged 16 to 25 and not in full time education or employment, check out our upcoming Health and Fitness session by following the link below. 🔗 bit.ly/4bRAGEj #WYFRS50 #Community #WestYorkshire #FireFamily.

🔊 #Listen: Schools are out for summer on the hottest day of the year - Friday, 19th July - and we’re calling on everyone to please be safe around open water. With temperatures expected to reach the high 20s, young people across #WestYorkshire will be excited as they break up for the long-awaited six-week holiday 🌞 🚫 However, this excitement, combined with the temptation to cool off in open water with friends on the way back from school, can result in fatal consequences. Here’s Assistant District Commander, Wakefield District, Jimmy Fitt 🗯️ 🔗 You can view our water safety advice here: https://lnkd.in/eC7sZPGj 🔗 Let’s ensure everyone has a fun and safe summer! #WYFRS50 #BeWarerAware #RespectTheWater (sound on)

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), known as Your Fire and Rescue Service, is under review, and we want to know what you think. We have started a five-week pre-consultation and engagement exercise within our communities of West Yorkshire. This is your opportunity to have your say and help shape how we work in the future, so please tell us what you think. 🔗 Follow the link to have your say in our short survey 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eHaSCXcF #WYFRS50 #WYFRS #FireFamily #WestYorkshire #CRMP #Leeds #Bradford #Wakefield #Halifax #Pontefract #Huddersfield #FireAppliance #FirefighterLife #FirefightersDaily

👏🏻 We're delighted to support our community partners and help keep the history of coal mining alive with this donation of six canaries. 👏🏻 Thank you to the National Coal Mining Museum for England and welcome to your new feathered friends #WYFRS50 ⤵️ #NCMME

🚨 We Are Recruiting: Digital Change Manager vacancy and Treasury Management Officer vacancy 🚨 ➡️ Digital Change Manager Location: Fire Service Headquarters/Hybrid Contract Type: Full-time, Perm, Job Share Salary: £42,403.00 to £45,441.00 per annum [National Pay Award pending usually from 1 April 2024] Closing Date: 30 July 2024 Are you a dynamic and innovative leader with a passion for digital transformation? West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a highly skilled Digital Change Manager to spearhead our digital initiatives. In this role, you'll collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure stakeholder engagement. You will have a proven track record in digital transformation, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate. You'll drive our organisation towards enhanced efficiency and competitiveness. Apply now to make a significant impact on our journey towards digital excellence! 🔗 For info and to apply: https://bit.ly/3LoY7dd ➡️ Treasury Management Officer Location: Fire Service Headquarters Contract Type: Full-time, Perm, Job Share Salary: £48,474 to £51,515 per annum Closing Date: 25 July 2024 The Treasury Management Officer will be responsible for the management of the Fire Authority’s borrowing, investments and banking arrangements, and will oversee the provision of budgetary management information and the production of the Authority’s Statement of Accounts. What you will need: This is a post you can apply for if you have a background in public sector financial accounting, practical experience in budget preparation and monitoring, the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and are looking for a new career opportunity. You will be a fully qualified accountant with knowledge of public sector funding streams and financial statements. You will also have a knowledge of the Treasury Management Code and Prudential Code, alongside a wider appreciation of accounting policies and procedures incorporated within the CIPFA Code of Practice, to deliver a compliant set of financial statements. 🔗 For more info and to apply: https://bit.ly/3zUAqHa 🚒 What we offer at #WYFRS: We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym. Our flexible working arrangements include hybrid working. While you will be required to work from our offices during your initial training, you'll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

🗯️ The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan is under review, and we want your input! Starting today (July 15th, 2024), we're launching a five-week pre-consultation in #WestYorkshire. We'll be engaging with communities and gathering feedback on our current plan. Can't meet us in person? Take our survey online. Help us shape our priorities for the next three years to achieve our goal of 'Making West Yorkshire Safer'. Your feedback and data will guide our efforts to reduce risks and keep our communities safe. 🗯️ Have your say! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Y42Poq 🔗 #WYFRS50

#Watch: ‘It's Coming Home' and we're all fired up for the Euro 2024 final on Sunday 🚨⚽️🚒 As we get ready for the big match, please remember to celebrate safely: 🔥 Keep BBQs away from flammable materials 🚕 Arrange safe travel plans and don't drink and drive 💧 Please be safe and careful around open water ☎️ In case of an emergency, call 999 Come on, England! #WYFRS are behind you! #ItsComingHome #Euro2024 #WYFRS #CelebrateSafely #England #WYFRS50 #WestYorkshire #FireFamily #Euro2024Final #BeWaterAware #FireSafety #UEFAEuro2024.