Dear Sir/Madam
Thank you for your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I can confirm that Essex County Fire & Rescue Service does hold this information.
Please see below the answer to your request.
Initial Request:
I'm trying to calculate the total number (at least a working number) of maintenance technicians working in the UK emergency services. How can I get a number for your fire service?
Final Response:
I'm trying to calculate the total number (at least a working number) of maintenance technicians working in the UK emergency services. How can I get a number for your fire service?
ECFRS Engineering Craftsmen are the closest equivalent role to maintenance technicians. As of 30th September 2018 there were 18 Engineering Craftsmen, including 2 apprentice Engineering Craftsmen.
If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to apply for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of your original email and should be addressed to: Internal Review, Performance & Data Team, Kelvedon Park, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex.