06/07/24
Request
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding fires at marinas, shipyards, and on board boats within your service area.
Please provide the following information for the period from 1 January 2014 to present:
1. The total number of fire incidents attended by your service at:
a. Marinas
b. Shipyards
c. On board boats (whether docked or at sea within your jurisdiction)
2. For each category above, please provide an annual breakdown of incidents.
3. For each incident, where possible, please provide:
a. Date and time of the incident
b. Location (marina name, shipyard name, or general location for boats)
c. Type of vessel involved (e.g., pleasure craft, commercial vessel)
d. Cause of fire, if determined
e. Extent of damage (e.g., total loss, partial damage)
f. Any injuries or fatalities
4. Information on any specific challenges faced by your service when dealing with fires in marine environments or on vessels.
If the scope of this request is too large, please provide as much information as possible within the statutory time limit.
If you need any clarification or have any questions about this request, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I understand that some details may need to be withheld to protect ongoing investigations or personal privacy.
I look forward to receiving your response within the statutory timeframe of 20 working days.
Thank you for your assistance.
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 attached.
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 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