The information requested is provided in the following table.
Number 2001 59,154 2002 58,180 2003 52,841 2004 39,582 2005 33,090 Note: Figures are based on sampled data grossed to fire and rescue service totals and exclude any fires in November 2002 and January-February 2003 strike periods. Source: Fire and Rescue Service returns to Communities and Local Government.