Date of Request
19/11/24
Request
Hello,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I would be grateful if you could provide me with the following information:
1. Fires Attended on Christmas Day
- The number of incidents on Christmas Day (25th December) for each of the past five years (2018 to 2023).
- For each relevant report, where possible, please include:
- A brief description of the incident (redacted to remove personal identifying information)
- Any outcomes or actions taken in response to the report
- The type of location involved (e.g., private dwelling, commercial property, outdoor location, etc.)
- Please also reference any incidents where keywords such as “turkey” or “Christmas dinner” are mentioned in the incident report.
2. Christmas Tree-Related Incidents
- The number of incidents involving fires where a Christmas tree was explicitly mentioned or was a contributing factor for each of the past five years (2018 to 2023…and 2024 if possible)
- For each relevant report, where possible, please include:
- A brief description of the incident (redacted to remove personal identifying information)
- Any outcomes or actions taken in response to the report
- A breakdown of these incidents by date
- The type of location involved (e.g., private dwelling, commercial property, outdoor location, etc.).
Notes:
If providing anonymised incident details or performing keyword searches is too resource-intensive, please let me know. I am happy to discuss how the scope of my request can be refined to assist in providing the information.
Thank you for your time and assistance. Please feel free to contact me if you require any clarification.
Yours sincerely
Response
Hi
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 the information 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