Where applicable, we publish responses to requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. This one, , is detailed below.
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Ref: FOI/21114
RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 REQUEST
West Midlands Fire Service has now completed its search for the information requested on 4th October 2021
Please find below a summary of our findings.
Request.
1) How many electric vehicles are currently in your fleet?
Reply
2 x EV and 8 x hybrid.
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2) How many vehicles (both electric and internal combustion engine vehicles) in total make up your fleet?
Reply
222
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3) Please share any plans to acquire more electric vehicles
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WMFS VRP Policy is structured around looking at and investing in alternate fuel type vehicles that suit the requirements of the Organisational needs. This has to be balanced against our own current and future Infrastructure planning and that of West midlands Conurbation of which we serve.
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