Freedom of Information
The aim of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
(FoIA) is to promote a culture of openness and accountability among
public sector bodies, by giving the public access to the
information held by these organisations.
It is expected that these rights will develop better
understanding of how public authorities carry out their duties, why
they make the decisions they do and how they spend public
money.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is continually supplying
information to the public as part of its ongoing day to day
business, and this web site is one of the ways we do this. The FoIA
provides us with an opportunity to review our records management
processes and to ensure that good practice is demonstrated.
Policy statement
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) will demonstrate and
deliver, by words and action, commitment to openness and
accountability and to servicing the public's general right of
access to information held by KFRS.
Publication scheme
The FoIA places a general duty on public authorities to adopt
and maintain publication schemes which identify information which
are routinely made available to anyone who consults them. A
publication scheme is both a public commitment to make certain
information available and a guide to how that information can be
obtained.
Making a request for information
We already make a lot of information available, so please
check this website first and look at our publications
scheme to see what we do already publish.
If you cant find the information you require, send your request
in writing by email to information.officer@kent.fire-uk.org
In a letter to: Information Officer, Kent Fire and
Rescue Service, The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil, Maidstone
ME15 6XB
Your request must include:
- Your name
- Your address or e-mail address
- A description of the information you wish to
obtain
- Any preferences for the format for receiving the
information
What we will do when we get your request
When we get a request for information, we have to respond
promptly within 20 working days. We will consider your request, and
let you know if we can provide the information you requested, or
explain why we can't. Most information will be made available by
email or post, unless you tell us you would like it in a different
format.