Agreement between West Midlands fire services in the UK prompts review

A review into two fire services within the West Midlands area of the UK will take place with the aim to build greater collaboration between the forces.
The West Midlands Fire Service have signed an agreement with the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service which sets out a “vision for closer working”.
The combined forces claimed that the move made “perfect sense” and that this will improve services.
Both forces highlighted that the agreement is not a merger between the two, but instead will be about collaboration, economic growth and better public safety.
Phil Loach, Chief Fire Officer for WMFS said the partnership would be “efficient and effective”.
Andy Hickmott, from WFRS, said he is “confident” the agreement is “a great opportunity to achieve reform and enhance the service we provide”.​