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Police Fire and Crime Commissioners from across the country have welcomed the government’s Fire Reform White Paper published today. Following the launch of the White Paper, Stephen Mold (Northamptonshire), Ben Adams (Staffordshire) and Roger Hirst (Essex) said: ![]()
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“We need professional, democratically accountable fire and rescue services that are connected to the communities they serve. This White Paper is a positive way of professionalising the service, investing in better training, stronger leadership and a clearer focus on saving lives and reducing risk across our communities.![]()
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“Everyone acknowledges that fire and rescue needs reform and can’t continue to operate a delivery model designed for a world before the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the Kerslake Review or the recent reports from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Fire and Rescue Services.![]()
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“There is too much focus on simply response when the service needs to be protecting people vulnerable to fire and other hazards. The White Paper is an important step in making that happen.![]()
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“Firefighters do a good job and deserve better support in the way this white paper lays out stronger governance and a College of Fire and Rescue to support high standards and improve the implementation of best practice across the country.![]()
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“The Fire and Rescue Service is well placed to deal with a range of risks and hazards and keep our communities safer. It does this best by working in partnership with the other emergency services and other public services across their area."![]()
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Read more here: www.essex.pfcc.police.uk/news/fire-reform-white-paper/
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We’ve teamed up with our emergency services colleagues today to push for LGBTQ+ equality progress for IDAHOBIT. Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex Essex Police East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ![]()
IDAHOBIT stands for the ‘International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia’ which is a globally recognised date falling on 17 May every year. ![]()
Speaking at our event this morning, Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Rick Hylton, said: “I want our Service to be one of the best fire and rescue services in the UK. I want all our people to work in a high performing and inclusive environment. It’s what everyone deserves. Being the best means our communities are safe, our partners are supported and engaged, and our people can thrive.![]()
“We can only do this if we stand shoulder to shoulder together. Sometimes there will be difficult moments, but we can keep learning, and keep pushing for progress.”#IDAHOBIT2022![]()
Read more about our event here: orlo.uk/Tcxyz
