Annual Statement of Assurance 2025/26
Making Staffordshire the Safest Place to Be
Every year Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service publishes a Statement of Assurance to explain how we are performing; how public money is being used and how we continue to meet our responsibilities to communities.
This page highlights how Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service helped keep communities safe during 2025/26, how public money was used, and how we are preparing for future risks and challenges.
The Statement of Assurance explains:
- How we performed during 2025/26
- How public money was spent
- How we are improving services
- How we ensure accountability and transparency
- How we are preparing for future risks
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Message from the Chief Fire Officer
As we reflect on 2025/26, I am incredibly proud of what our people have achieved.
While emergency response remains at the heart of what we do, our role extends far beyond firefighting. Every day our staff work to prevent emergencies, support vulnerable residents, improve safety and strengthen community resilience.
This page highlights some of the achievements made possible through the professionalism, commitment and dedication of our workforce, volunteers and partners.
Glynn Luznyj KFSM
Chief Fire Officer
Our year at a glance
During 2025/26:
- More than 15,000 households received tailored fire safety advice
- Thousands of vulnerable residents received additional support through health, wellbeing and independence partnerships
- Businesses and public buildings benefited from targeted fire safety activity and risk-based inspections
- Firefighters received enhanced equipment, technology and training
- We continued investing in frontline services despite ongoing financial pressures.
The difference we made | Our priorities
Behind every statistic is a person, family, business or community that benefited from our services during 2025/26
Supporting our people
Everything we achieve starts with our people. By investing in wellbeing, development and inclusion, we are building a skilled, resilient workforce prepared to serve Staffordshire now and into the future.
Highlights
- Sixteen new firefighters joined the Service
- New breathing apparatus system fully implemented
- Enhanced wellbeing support
- New staff networks established
- Disability Confident Level 2 achieved
- £11,500 raised for The Fire Fighters Charity
- Continued investment in digital systems and ICT infrastructure
Keeping our communities safe
Protecting people remains at the heart of what we do. Through prevention, protection and emergency response we continue to reduce risk and support those most in need.
Highlights
- 15,213 Home Fire Safety Visits completed
- 546 of fire safety audits delivered
- Fire and Health Partnership activity expanded with 1,158 falls response mobilisations and 2,499 home from hospital
- Over 9,500 visitors attended Service Open Days
- Multi-agency exercises strengthened preparedness
- 3,995 volunteer hours contributed to help extend our support to our communities
Protecting our environment
Preparing for climate-related risks and reducing our environmental impact helps create safer and more resilient communities.
Highlights
- Electric and hybrid fleet expanded
- Carbon reporting improved
- Sustainability projects delivered
- Preparedness for flooding and wildfire incidents strengthened
Financial sustainability
Using public money responsibly
Despite ongoing financial pressures, we maintained a stable financial position while continuing to invest in frontline services, staff and operational capability.
£2.3m+ recurring savings achieved through transformation activities.
Every investment decision is focused on delivering the greatest possible benefit for community safety and public value.
How every £ is invested
- Emergency response
- Prevention and protection
- Staff and training
- Fleet and equipment
- Support services
What this means for you
Resources continue to be focused on the areas where they make the greatest difference to community safety.
Annual Assurance Statement
Following review of governance, operational preparedness, financial management, risk management and improvement arrangements, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is satisfied that effective arrangements remained in place throughout 2025/26.
We remain committed to continuous improvement and to working with our communities, staff and partners towards our vision of making Staffordshire the safest place to be.