His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS)
HMICFRS continues to focus on how effective and efficient fire and rescue services are at carrying out their principal functions, and how well they look after their people.
Inspections are conducted based on three pillars: Efficiency, Effectiveness, and People, covering the 44 Fire and Rescue Services in England and Wales. The findings are reported to provide insights into each service’s performance.
The table below captures gradings from our recent HMICFRS inspection. A full breakdown of the report can be found here - West Yorkshire - His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services.
We are continuing to ensure that the HMICFRS standards and inspection frameworks act as guiding principles for our service delivery, ensuring that we align with national expectations on prevention, protection, response, and resilience. The Service Improvement and Assurance Team (SIAT) leads WYFRS’s preparation for HMICFRS inspections. This includes gathering evidence, coordinating document submissions, facilitating fieldwork, and supporting self-assessment.
Annual State of Fire Report
The 2023 assessment highlights steady progress across fire and rescue services in England, particularly in operational effectiveness and public safety. However, it also identifies ongoing challenges in areas such as values and culture, staff misconduct, and leadership consistency. The report draws on inspections conducted between January 2023 and March 2024 and includes reflections on sector-wide improvements since 2018.