HMICFRS

Effectiveness, efficiency and people 2025–2027: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Published 26 March 2026 Fire & Rescue Inspection 6 areas for improvement

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Areas for improvement 6

Area for improvement A1

Status: Open

Addressed to: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)
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.

Area for improvement A2

Status: Open

Addressed to: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)
The service should improve its arrangements to make sure that it provides sustainable change effectively

Area for improvement A3

Status: Open

Addressed to: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)
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.

Area for improvement A4

Status: Open

Addressed to: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)
The service needs to improve its approach to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Area for improvement A5

Status: Open

Addressed to: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)
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.

Area for improvement A6

Status: Open

Addressed to: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)
The service should improve processes to identify and develop future leaders