Ref: FOI/19155
RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 REQUEST
West Midlands Fire Service has now completed its search for the information requested on 14th November 2019.
Please find below a summary of our findings.
Request
The number of 18-19* year olds which applied for the role of a ‘Call Handler’ (or such type)
Reply
Under 15
Request
2) The number of 18-19* year olds which were successful in that application
OR
Reply
Under 5
Request
3) The number of control room staff who were 18-19* when they began their employment with you.
Reply
Under 5
Due to the figures being low we are unable to release the exact figures as it may identify individuals and it would contravene the 6 principles of Data Protection Act 2018. Therefore, this information is exempt under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
If you have any queries about this freedom of information request, please contact us. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.
For service complaints, issues or comments regarding this request please contact The Public Relations Department, West Midlands Fire Service, 99 Vauxhall Road, Birmingham, B7 4HW
Further information concerning Freedom of Information requests can be found on the Information Commissioner website at either the following link: https://ico.org.uk/ or at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AF.