Date of Request
03/07/25
Request
Hi,
(03/07/2025)
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
The purpose of this request is to gather data on the number of fire service callouts where sleep was a factor in the incident.
Specifically, I am seeking anonymised data on the following:
- The total number of incidents attended by your service where sleep was recorded as a factor for each of the past five calendar years
· Incidents could include, but are not limited to: Fires caused by unattended cooking due to falling asleep, fires started by cigarettes or candles left unattended while asleep, smoke inhalation injuries sustained while asleep, rescues involving people asleep or unconscious due to fatigue, carbon monoxide incidents affecting sleeping occupants, etc
· 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and partial data for 2025 if available
- If held, the causes and number of reports linked to each sleep-related incident
· I.e. 150 reports of fires caused by unattended cooking due to falling asleep, 1,500 reports of fires started by cigarettes or candles left unattended while asleep, etc
· 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and partial data for 2025 if available
I would like you to provide the information in the following format:
- Please provide the information in electronic format, preferably as an Excel spreadsheet or CSV file. I have attached an Excel Template for your convenience.
- Please use this template where possible to ensure consistency and ease of data extraction. Please avoid sending PDFs or Word documents.
If you are unable to provide the specified information:
- If you are unable to provide the specified information exactly as requested, please prioritise point 1 (number of incidents), provide *any* data you have that is relevant to the request and explain why the other information cannot be provided.
I appreciate your assistance with this request and look forward to your response within the statutory time frame of 20 working days (by July 31 2025).
Many thanks for your time,
Response
Good Morning
Thank you for your request for incident information, which has been received by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (the Service) and considered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.
The Service can advise that the information is held and can be found on the attached spreadsheet.
If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact Information Governance and Committee Services on tel: 0345 122 4454 or by e-mail informationrequests@hwfire.org.uk In any such communication please include the reference number assigned (see above).
Should you have any queries regarding the management of your request and wish to make either a complaint or request a review of the information disclosed to you, please do so by using Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s complaints system: Comments and Complaints.
Further information on Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service may be viewed at the Service’s website: www.hwfire.org.uk
Kind regards,
Information Governance Team