Total Fires
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 12.1% compared to the previous year.
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Official statistics from the UK fire and rescue services. Explore incident rates, response times, and casualty figures by fire authority.
Data current as of year ending September 2025
East Midlands
1,187
Primary Fires
98% vs England
55
Casualties
99% vs England
8:59
Avg Response
9% vs England
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 12.1% compared to the previous year.
Deaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
55
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service↓ 3.5% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties decreased by 3.5% compared to the previous year.
Average time from call to first appliance arriving at dwelling fires
8:59
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service↑ 3.7% since 2021/09
England: 8:13
Average response time in Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is 9% above the national average.
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 12.1% compared to the previous year.
Deaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
55
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service↓ 3.5% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties decreased by 3.5% compared to the previous year.
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