Date of Request
04/02/2026
Request
Dear Freedom of Information Officer,
Please find attached a Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (and FOISA 2002 where applicable).
The request relates to the Role A / Role B designation of officers undertaking fire safety, fire prevention, inspection, and enforcement duties, specifically at the levels of Watch Manager, Station Manager, and Group Manager.
The attached spreadsheet is provided purely as an optional response template; please complete only the row relating to your own Fire & Rescue Service if you choose to use it.
If any part of the request requires clarification or refinement to remain within statutory cost limits, please contact me.
I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe.
Kind regards,
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 as per the attached.
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