What is an Incident or Fire Report?
An Incident Report is completed by an officer of West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service following an incident and is intended for use in compiling fire statistics. The report contains basic information including supposed cause of fire if known or applicable.
Some of the information contained in the report is based upon the opinion and best estimation of that officer. A Fire Investigation Officer may attend certain incidents and produce a separate Fire Investigation Report.
Who can request a report?
Only someone with a legitimate interest is entitled to receive a report. Whilst completing the request form you will be asked your relationship to the occupier and, depending on circumstances, we may request further evidence. This is required to comply with the Data Protection Act and to prevent unwanted intrusions into people’s privacy.
Charges
There are charges to cover administration costs. Incident or Fire Reports are chargeable and cannot be requested under the Freedom of Information Act.
As of April 2024, an Incident or Fire Report is £144 including VAT.
A Fire Investigation Report is £666 including VAT.
Making a request
To make a request complete the online request form.
Request a report (external link)What happens next?
After your request is submitted, the team will review and email an outcome of your request. If a completed report is available, you will be requested to make payment before a report is provided. Some details in the fire report will include personal information and will therefore be redacted before you are sent a PDF copy.
Any questions?
If you only require confirmation of the incident number and time of call or have any other questions about obtaining an Incident Report or a Fire Investigation Report, email frsdart@westsussex.gov.uk.