NFRS 2022 103 - Current vacancies

You asked for:

Under the Freedom of Information Act please provide me with the following:

1. The number of current vacancies in fire and rescue services in your area.
2. The percentage of vacancies in fire and rescue services when compared to the total required work force.

Our Response:

1. The number of current vacancies in fire and rescue services in your area. Answer: -
   • Wholetime, as of the 31st of January 2023 we currently have 23 vacancies.
   • On Call, vacancies in On Call are based on cover in hours that individuals can give, currently in the process for a course of 12 individuals to provide the cover.
   • Support roles, as of the 31st of January 2023 we have 6 vacancies.
2. The percentage of vacancies in fire and rescue services when compared to the total required work force.
   • Wholetime, 5%
   • On Call, no information recorded as it works on availability in hours.
   • Support roles, 3.75%