Date of Request
02/02/2025
Request
Dear HWFRS,
I am writing to you to make a FOI request on what vehicles are at what stations and their callsigns (if possible) and how many of those vehicles are at each station (e.g; 2x engines at worcester)
It would be preferred if these were displayed in a excel document.
Many Thanks,
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 regarding vehicles and their locations is held and is listed on the attached spreadsheet.
However, the information regarding Call Signs is withheld under section 24 (National Security) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. It is classed as sensitive operational information and it would be in breach of our security to supply it.
The Service comprises part of National Security infrastructure and disclosing such information could render it vulnerable. In this case we consider the public interest to fall in favour of withholding this information.
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