WMFS Transport Engineering Workshops

At 11am this , we will remember them.

Firefighters will stand in silence outside fire stations across the West Midlands.

Tomorrow, we will be in attendance at several parades, to honour all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

A look at all the fire service family taking part in this years London Marathon, raising vital funds to support existing, and retired staff including their families.
Including this year is our very own Kris Darnley!

Good luck to you all

Running 26.2 miles is no small feat – but there are almost 50 people set to do it in aid of us as part of this year’s TCS London Marathon 🚒🏃‍♀️🏃

Another group of incredible runners are preparing for the challenge in our capital on 23 April, with some taking it on in fire kit, others running side by side with friends and family, and more taking part for powerful and very personal reasons 🔥

We're shining a spotlight on all of those running for us this year 👉 http://ow.ly/iuI150N0jjB

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join the West Midlands Fire Service team? We are currently hiring for a Storekeeper/Driver. This is a full-time position that will be available from April 2023.

As a Storekeeper/Driver, you will be responsible for various warehouse and distribution duties under the guidance of the Warehouse and Distribution Manager.

You will use the section’s computer and email systems to issue stock and transport requests, and you will transport goods to Fire Stations and other WMFS locations within the West Midlands region on a rotational basis with the other Storekeeper/Drivers.

We are looking for candidates with experience in warehouse and distribution sections and using Warehouse IT systems, preferably Oracle Inventory. A full clean UK driving licence is a must, and you must be able to carry out manual handling duties.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful contribution to the community.

Apply now and start your journey with the West Midlands Fire Service - https://wmfs.link/3IYXENi

Today we had the pleasure of commissioning another PRL to Erdington Fire Station. With some minor adjustments to equipment stowage we soon had crews back protecting their home patch and enjoying the benefits of modern vehicles.

A little late but last week we commissioned a brand new, that of the art, new pump rescue ladder to West Bromwich Fire Station. With the help of crews we quickly had them swopped into their new vehicle and after some familisation they were soon back ensuring their communities are protected.

After a few tweaks and storage alterations to suit the needs of the crew, West Bromwich Fire Station took possession of their new appliance today. The new state of the art Pump Rescue Ladder is another step forward in modernising modern day fire fighting and serving our communities.

Crews from Sutton Coldfield's Technical Rescue Unit collected their purpose built TRP (Technical Rescue Pump) vehicle last Friday. This vehicle was built around the ever changing needs of a modern technical rescue unit and we worked closely with crews and senior staff to deliver there vision for their vehicle.

Our crews across the West Midlands will be observing the minute's silence and parading outside their stations for the National Moment of Reflection this evening at 8pm.

As Charles III is proclaimed King, our thoughts remain with His Majesty, his family and everyone who mourns Queen Elizabeth II.

Flags at our stations and buildings will today fly at full-mast to mark the proclamation, before being lowered to half-mast tomorrow for the remainder of the mourning period.

Death of HM The Queen - West Midlands Fire Service This evening, Thursday 8 September, we learned with great sadness of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, has died aged 96.

Her Majesty maintained a close relationship with the Armed Forces throughout her life.

Sorry this ones a bit late. July 22nd saw Sheldon Green watch take delivery of their new Pump Rescue Ladder from us here at Workshops. 🚒

On 15th July we commissioned our 1st new vehicle to Brierley Hill station, Green watch. Enjoy your new Pump Rescue Ladder built by Emergency One.

We are looking to recruit a HGV/LGV Body trades Technician to work within our Transport Engineering Workshops department.

Applications close on 14 July.

More info and apply online: https://wmfs.link/38thstR

Celebrating armed forces day.

Our new technical Rescue Station

Open day at Sutton Coldfield fire station! - West Midlands Fire Service 14 May open day at Sutton Coldfield fire station celebrates it becoming West Mids Fire Service's third Technical Rescue Unit

Today we say goodbye and good luck to darryl who's been at TEW for 27 years. We all wish him the very best as he transfers to pastures new at Hereford and Worcester Fire Service.

White watch from Perry Barr taking delivery of their new pump rescue ladder last week. Hope it serves them well.

well what can we say, after 37 yrs and 38 yrs of dedicated service to WMFS Transport Engineering Workshops Bill Pearson and Phil Brown are retiring today. They will both be sorely missed but we all wish them the very best in all they have planned in the future.

Warning ahead of Storm Eunice - West Midlands Fire Service People urged to take care as much of the country braces itself for the arrival tomorrow of Storm Eunice.

The first of five new pump rescue ladders commissioned and handed over to Bilston Station last month.

Our Brigades Road Casualty Reduction team collecting their bespoke van, built to order ! Look out for them at events in 2022