Changes to the fire and rescue service since 2015
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to make an open government request for all the information to which I am entitled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my enquiry as specifically as possible. If however this request is too wide or unclear, I would be grateful if you would contact me as I understand that under the Act, you are required to advise and assist requesters.
I would like to know how the fire and rescue service has changed since 2015.
As such, I would like to know the number of fire stations operated by the fire and rescue service in the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
I would also like a list of the fire stations which closed down each year and a list of the fire stations which opened each year in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Finally, I would like to know the number of full-time and part-time staff employed by the fire and rescue service in each of the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
I understand that under the Act, I should be entitled to a response within 20 working days. I would be grateful if you would confirm in writing that you have received this request.
I would really appreciate your help with this request – I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Ramzy Alwakeel
OFFICIAL:
Dear Ramzy,
Your request for information has been received and will be dealt with,
within the statutory timescales.
Kind Regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Cleveland Fire Brigade
Training & Administration Hub
Endeavour House
Queens Meadow Business Park
Hartlepool
TS25 5TH
01429 872311
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OFFICIAL:
Dear Ramzy,
Freedom of Information Request
I am writing further to your email of 16 January 2020 where you requested
the following information:
I would like to know how the fire and rescue service has changed since
2015.
As such, I would like to know the number of fire stations operated by the
fire and rescue service in the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Cleveland Fire Brigade operational stations:
2015= 15,
2016 = 15
2017 = 14
2018 = 14
2019 = 14
I would also like a list of the fire stations which closed down each year
and a list of the fire stations which opened each year in 2015, 2016,
2017, 2018 and 2019.
2015,17,18,19 = none
2016= 1- Marine Fire Station, Middlesbrough
Finally, I would like to know the number of full-time and part-time staff
employed by the fire and rescue service in each of the years 2015, 2016,
2017, 2018 and 2019.
Full Time Part Time
01/04/2015 499 99
01/04/2016 473 107
01/04/2017 467 135
01/04/2018 457 119
01/04/2019 431 125
You have the right to seek a review of this decision and a request should
be made to the Head of ICT for this purpose. The request should be in
writing with the grounds for a review and sent to the Head of ICT, at the
address below or email [1][Cleveland Fire Brigade request email]
Reviews should be made within 40 working days of our response to your
request being issued. Any requests for review received outside of the 40
working days will be refused. Please note this is in line with the
Information Commissioner’s own working practices.
If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may appeal
directly to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a decision.
Generally, The ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the
complaints procedure provided by Cleveland Fire Authority. The ICO can be
contacted at:
Information Commissioner’s Office,
Wycliffe House,
Water Lane,
Wilmslow,
Cheshire,
SK9 5AF.
Should you have any queries or require any additional information, please
contact me on the details listed
Yours sincerely,
Freedom of Information Officer
Cleveland Fire Brigade
Training & Administration Hub
Endeavour House
Queens Meadow Business Park
Hartlepool
TS25 5TH
01429 872311
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