OFFICIAL

Ref: FOI24044
Dear John Allen,
RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 REQUEST
I can confirm that we have received your request concerning Fleet. Your
request was received on 12/03/2024 and I am dealing with it under the
Freedom of Information Act 2000.  
In certain circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I
will let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be
required to pay this before we will proceed to deal with the request.
If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. Please
remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.
Further information concerning Freedom of Information requests can be
found on the Information Commissioner website at either the following
link: https://ico.org.uk/ or at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9
5AF.

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OFFICIAL

Ref: FOI/24044
Dear John Allen,
RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 REQUEST
I am writing to confirm that the West Midlands Fire Service has now
completed its search for the information you requested further to your
Freedom of Information request.
Please find below a summary of our findings.
Request
1. Full list (including models) of Mercedes-Benz all-terrain vehicles and
trucks you have purchased, hired or leased (including Unimogs).
4. (If owned) year purchased and when are you looking to renew your fleet
of Mercedez-Benz models?
Reply
This information is exempt under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information
Act 2000 as this information is reasonably accessible to the requestor.
The information can be found on the West Midlands Fire Service website at
the following link: 
[1]https://www.wmfs.net/foi/fleet-list-2/
Request
2. (if leased/hired) Lease/hire start date & end date.
Reply
We don't lease any vehicles; they are all owned by us.
Request
3. Name of service provider for any Mercadez-Benz Vehicles you have
purchased, hired or leased.
Reply
We purchase our vehicles through the CCS Framework and local Midland
dealerships.
Request
5. Contact details for the person(s) responsible for managing the fleet of
Mercedez Benz all terrain and truck vehicles, including name, job title,
contact number and email address.
Reply
With regards for the contact details of responsible persons, WMFS operates
a single point of contact policy and callers are directed via HQ general
contacts on 0330 058 9000. The call will be directed to the person with
responsibility for the specific service. There is a direct email address
for suppliers making sales enquires email: [email address].
Furthermore, guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office is as
follows:
The presumption is in favour of protecting privacy, so the release of
personal information will only be fair if there is a genuine reason to
disclose. This involves a three-stage test. A public authority will
generally have to satisfy itself that:
There is a legitimate interest in disclosure;
The legitimate interest can only be met, or fully met, by the disclosure
of information which identifies individuals (i.e. the disclosure is
necessary to that purpose); and, the disclosure would not involve
unwarranted detriment to the individual’s privacy or other rights and
legitimate interests.
You can find out more about FOI exemptions from the Information
Commissioner's Office. This will explain which one or more of the FOI
exemptions applies, and tell you how to appeal if you disagree with our
decision.
If you have any queries about this Freedom of Information request, please
contact us. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any
future communications.  
For service complaints, issues or comments regarding this request please
contact The Public Relations Department, West Midlands Fire Service, 99
Vauxhall Road, Birmingham, B7 4HW
Further information concerning Freedom of Information requests can be
found on the Information Commissioner website at either the following
link: https://ico.org.uk/ or at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9
5AF. 

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