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Derbyshire fire service inspection report revealed

Monday, 23 January 2023 12:38

Derbyshire Chief Fire Officer Gavin Tomlinson

An inspection of Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service has seen the service rated as 'Good' for effectiveness and efficiency in keeping people safe and secure from fire and other risks. 

The report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said that when looking at how the service looks after its people, elements were good but overall ‘Requires Improvement’. 

HMI Inspector Roy Wilsher said: “I am satisfied with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s performance and the improvements it has made since our last inspection.  

“I encourage it to continue with efforts to make improvement in the areas we have highlighted.”   

Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Gavin Tomlinson said of the ‘Good’ rating for effectiveness and efficiency: “This is great news for Derbyshire and testament to the hard work and dedication displayed by all of our employees, the very people who work together to deliver our services to our communities.  

“With our people in mind, we acknowledge we do have some work to do and have already planned improvements through the delivery of our People Strategy, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Our Plan 2023-2026.  

He said he was particularly pleased the inspectors rated the service as ‘good’ for promoting the right values and culture, noting that staff felt valued and included at work. 

“With such a spotlight on the culture of fire and rescue services nationally, I think this is something that we need to be proud of here in Derbyshire.”  

Councillor Trevor Ainsworth, Chair of the Fire and Rescue Authority commenting on the ‘Good’ rating for effectiveness and efficiency, said: “I know this will provide the communities of Derbyshire with the confidence and reassurance that they should have in their fire and rescue service.  

He added: “Our communities should also be confident, as am I, that the areas highlighted by inspectors as requiring improvement are being addressed.”  

The report follows a six-week inspection programme and is available from the HMICFRS website. 

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