Source · HMICFRS
Effectiveness, efficiency and people 2025–2027: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
26 March 2026
Fire & Rescue Inspection
6 areas for improvement
Areas for improvement
AFI
The service should have a clear internal structure with appropriate governance arrangements to make sure the selection, design and implementation of projects is well-managed, represents value for money and provides the intended outcomes.
AFI
The service should improve its arrangements to make sure that it provides sustainable change effectively
AFI
The service should make sure it has robust processes in place to carry out equality impact assessments and review any actions agreed as a result.
AFI
The service needs to improve its approach to equality, diversity and inclusion.
AFI
The service should assure itself that staff understand and have confidence in its processes to identify, develop and promote high-potential staff and aspiring leaders.
AFI
The service should improve processes to identify and develop future leaders