Data

Information about the data sources that support our inspections of fire and rescue services are shown in the ‘about the data’ sections on the left-hand side. These correspond with different inspection rounds.

If you select a fire and rescue service on our interactive map, you can view its profile. This includes relevant contextual data.

Public perceptions of fire and rescue services

Annually, we have worked with research organisations to explore the public perception of fire and rescue services through an omnibus survey. The survey data are available to download:

Public perceptions of Fire and Rescue Services data 2025 (Spreadsheet)

Public perceptions of fire and rescue services data 2024 (Spreadsheet)

Public perceptions of fire and rescue services data 2023 (Spreadsheet)

Public perceptions of fire and rescue services data 2022 (Spreadsheet)

Public perceptions of fire and rescue services data 2021 (Spreadsheet)

Public perceptions of Fire and Rescue Services data 2020 (Spreadsheet)

Public perceptions of fire and rescue services data 2019 (Spreadsheet)

Public perceptions of fire and rescue services data 2017/18 (Spreadsheet)

Research and evaluation

The data available on this site is licensed for use under the Open Government Licence

We are committed to making the data we collect easily accessible. If you have any queries regarding the content of this section, please email contacthmicfrs@hmicfrs.gov.uk.