Firefighter (Control) Transfer In – West Midlands Fire Service

Company: National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.
Apply for the Firefighter (Control) Transfer In – West Midlands Fire Service
Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Eligibility

This vacancy is only open for current fire control operators employed by a local authority fire and rescue service. The role is a transfer in process only.

Responsibilities

  • Receive emergency calls and manage response operations.
  • Diffuse stressful situations and mobilise resources and equipment.
  • Manage vehicles, officers, and incident logs.
  • Collaborate with firefighters on scene and with public and businesses.
  • Use the 999eye system for imagery and video to adjust resource mobilisation.
  • Handle a diverse range of incidents, including fires, traffic collisions, industrial incidents, and other threats to life and property.

Working Environment

SWMFC serves the West Midlands and Staffordshire, covering a population of 3.8 million across a diverse area. Operations are based at the main control room with additional sites for resilience.

Career Development

Opportunity for development towards supervisory management within the next 12 months.

About the Role

SWMFC is at the core of innovation and pushes the boundaries of emergency response and mobilisation across two counties in the heart of England. We welcome expressions of interest for Firefighter (Control) inter‑service transferees to Staffordshire and West Midlands Fire Control.

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Posted: June 14th, 2026