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Gender pay gap narrows at West Midlands Fire Service
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In March 2021, the gender pay gay difference was 8.9%. We’re delighted to confirm that it now stands at 6.8%, which is the lowest since 2017 when the figure was first recorded.
Death of Kai, West Midlands Fire Service fire investigation dog
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kai, our much-loved fire investigation dog.
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Our CFO Wayne Brown Responds to the HMICFRS Report on Cultures and Values in the Fire and Rescue Sector
30 March 2023
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Gender pay gap narrows at West Midlands Fire Service
29 March 2023
In March 2021, the gender pay gay difference was 8.9%. We’re delighted to confirm that it now stands at 6.8%, which is the lowest since 2017 when the figure was first recorded.
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UK ISAR deploy to Southern Africa
19 March 2023
Storm Freddy prompts Malawian request for help
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Death of Kai, West Midlands Fire Service fire investigation dog
7 March 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kai, our much-loved fire investigation dog.
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West Midlands Firefighter Pension Scheme Election - 2023
1 March 2023
We are pleased to confirm that Paul Bennett has been elected to serve a three-year term as a Scheme Member representative on the West Midlands Firefighter Pension Scheme Board.
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West Midlands firefighter shares Ukraine volunteering memories, a year on from February’s invasion in 2022
24 February 2023
A West Midlands Fire Service firefighter, Sahfan Khan, recently reflected on his emotional trip to Lviv, Ukraine, where he volunteered for two weeks at the start of the war.
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West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority sets 2023/24 budget
14 February 2023
For Band D Council taxpayers in the West Midlands, the 2023/24 budget charges remain amongst the lowest fire service charges in England.
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UKISAR deployment in response to earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
7 February 2023
Eight West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) personnel are en route to Türkiye, as part of the UK’s response to devastating earthquakes that have struck the south of the country and northern Syria.
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West Midlands Fire Service supports ‘Register My Appliance’ Week 2023
23 January 2023
“You can’t put a price on the peace of mind brought by knowing you’re registered, and it might even extend the life of the appliance as well.”
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Husband and wife team, Sheila and Harry, recognised for delivering 2000 Safeside tours
20 January 2023
Sheila and Harry Dennick have delivered life-saving information to as many as 20,000 primary school children since they began volunteering at Safeside in 2008.
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