FOI Request 2295

Subject: Role A / Role B Classification (Fire Safety & Prevention)

Status: Complete

Date received: February 2026

Question Asked:

The request relates to the Role A / Role B designation of officers undertaking fire safety, fire prevention, inspection, and enforcement duties, specifically at the levels of Watch Manager, Station Manager, and Group Manager.

Please provide:

Number of Watch Manager A Roles

Number of Watch Manager B Roles

Number of Station Manager A Roles

Number of Station Manager B Roles

Number of Group Manager A Roles

Number of Group Manager B Roles

Does the service carry out Fire Safety Inspections?

Does the service employ Authorised Enforcing Officers?

Our Response:

Please see our response to your Freedom of Information Request.

Does the service carry out Fire Safety Inspections?

Yes

Does the service employ Authorised Enforcing Officers?

Yes

Outcome: Information Provided

FOI responded to within timescales: YES

Further action: NO