Date of Request
12/01/2026
Request
Good Evening,
Please may I respectfully request data on the availability of Eardisley Fire Station’s appliance for the financial year 24-25 and the first 3 quarters of 25-26 (up to Dec 31st 2025).
I am keen to understand the following:
1. An overall % of appliance availability during the reporting period.
2. Any patterns or trends of availability / unavailability.
Thank you in anticipation,
Response
Good Morning,
We thank you for your request for 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 confirm that the information that you have requested is held and is as below:
1. An overall % of appliance availability during the reporting period.
2. Any patterns or trends of availability / unavailability.
The decrease from February 2025 is due to a staff member being away from the workplace.
If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact Information Governance on tel: 0345 122 4454 or by e-mail at informationrequests@hwfire.org.uk. In any such communication please include the reference number assigned (see Subject).
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. This must be done within 40 working days of our response to your request. After this date and in line with ICO guidance the Service is not obliged to provide an internal review of your request.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the internal review, you may appeal the decision by contacting the Information Commissioner, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AF, Tel: 0303 123 1113 (alternatively 01625 545745) or E-mail: casework@ico.org.uk.
Further information on Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service may be viewed at the Service’s website: www.hwfire.org.uk
Thank you for your request for information.
Kind regards,
Information Governance Team