Area for improvement A1
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should make sure it effectively monitors, reviews and evaluates the benefits and outcomes of any collaboration activity.
HMICFRS
Effectiveness, efficiency and people 2025–2027: Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
Published 14 August 2026
Fire & Rescue Inspection
5 areas for improvement
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Areas for improvement 5
Area for improvement A2
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should monitor secondary contracts to make sure working hours aren’t exceeded.
Area for improvement A3
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should put in place an open and fair process to identify, develop and support high-potential staff and aspiring leaders.
Area for improvement A4
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should consider putting in place more formal arrangements to identify talented leaders and support them to become senior leaders.
Area for improvement A5
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service needs to do more to make sure its promotion and progression processes are fair.