FOI Request 2288

Subject: Current Operational Fleet and Pods Allocations

Status: Complete

Date received: January 2026

Question Asked:

I am writing to enquire in getting a list of all the current operational frontline fleet, Specials etc there role and where there based.

I am also looking if possible for a list of where the pods are based that prime movers carry, what the pods are for e.g. the different USAR Pods, Water Bowser etc.

Our Response:

Please see our response below to your Freedom of Information Request.

1. I am writing to enquire in getting a list of all the current operational frontline fleet, Specials etc there role and where there based.

Section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act permits authorities to apply an exemption where information is already reasonably accessible. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service rely on this exemption to ensure proper use of public money, we are not obliged to under the Act to provide any information that is already publicly available.

Under Section 16 of the Freedom of Information Act I am required to provide advice and guidance. I have therefore attached a link to CFRS website which details all Stations Facilities and Vehicles.

Fire stations, facilities and vehicles

2. I am also looking if possible for a list of where the pods are based that prime movers carry, what the pods are for e.g. the different USAR Pods, Water Bowser etc.

Powey Lane - Pod 1 - High Volume Pump

Powey Lane - Pod 2 - Double House Box (2k worth of HVP hose)

Crewe - Pod 1 - Water Bowser

Outcome: Information Provided

FOI responded to within timescales: YES

Further action: NO