HMICFRS

Effectiveness, efficiency and people 2023–2025: Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Published 14 August 2025 Fire & Rescue Inspection 9 areas for improvement

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Areas for improvement 9

Area for improvement A1

Status: Open

Addressed to: Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)

The service should make sure it quality assures all of its prevention activity, so staff carry out home fire safety visits to an appropriate standard.

Area for improvement A2

Status: Open

Addressed to: Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)

The service must make sure it identifies all opportunities to improve its prevention work for the public.

Area for improvement A3

Status: Open

Addressed to: Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)

The service should improve the availability of its on-call crewed fire engines to respond to incidents in line with its community risk management plan.

Area for improvement A4

Status: Open

Addressed to: Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)

The service should assure itself that its response cover, including its mix of crewing and duty systems, provides the most effective and efficient response for the public.