The service should make sure it effectively monitors, reviews and evaluates the benefits and outcomes of any collaboration activity.
Effectiveness, efficiency and people 2025–2027: Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
Published 14 August 2026Fire & Rescue Inspection0 recommendations5 areas for improvement
Coverage
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Areas for improvement
The service should monitor secondary contracts to make sure working hours aren’t exceeded.
The service should put in place an open and fair process to identify, develop and support high-potential staff and aspiring leaders.
The service should consider putting in place more formal arrangements to identify talented leaders and support them to become senior leaders.
The service needs to do more to make sure its promotion and progression processes are fair.