HMICFRS Culture and Values Update

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INFORMATION

ITEM 9

1) Purpose of Report

1. To inform GPWG Members of the progress made against the HMICFRS report into values and culture in fire and rescue services.

2) Recommendation

1. That Members note the content of the report and progress made against the recommendations.

3) Information and Analysis

1. As background information, the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire commissioned HMICFRS to report on values and culture in FRS’s. The report published in March 2023 details 35 timebound recommendations for the fire sector.  20 of these recommendations are for individual FRS’s.
2. Progress against the action plans is monitored by the Strategic Leadership Team and the Governance and Performance Working Group.  The Service also update HMICFRS.
3. Attached is a progress report against the recommendations detailed in the HMICFRS report.  

4) Further Considerations

1. None.

This report has been consulted upon and approved by the following officers:

Strategic Leadership Team

Contact Officer:  Davinder Johal                             Contact No:  07799 133636

Background Papers

• HMICFRS Report: Values and Culture in fire and rescue services HMICFRS Report

Appendices

Appendix 1 - HMICFRS Values and Culture Action Plan Summary Report as of 1 February 2024 (pdf 147.60 KB)