Source · HMICFRS

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

Published 24 June 2026Fire & Rescue Inspection0 recommendations5 areas for improvement

Coverage

The organisations covered are not linked in this record. Check the original report for its scope and addressees.

Areas for improvement

5

Addressed to: Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

The service should evaluate its safe and well visit activity, so it understands its effectiveness and how to improve the visits.

Addressed to: Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

The service should make sure it has the appropriate resources in place to fully deliver its plan for adopting and implementing national operational guidance in a timely manner.

Addressed to: Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

The service must ensure scenario plans for future spending reductions are subject to rigorous analysis and challenge, including the impact on services to the public.

Addressed to: Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

The service should proactively monitor working hours (including overtime) to ensure staff well-being.

Addressed to: Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

The service should identify and overcome barriers to equal opportunity so that its workforce better represents its community.

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