Source · HMICFRS

FRS 2018-19 CoC Recommendations: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

Fire & Rescue Inspection 12 recommendations

Cause of Concern recommendations tracked by HMICFRS for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (2018-19)

National — applies to all forces

Recommendations

F1 Completed Cause of concern: Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should ensure that each person’s potential can be developed so that the best can reach the top.

F10 Completed Cause of concern: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should ensure that its recruitment activities are open and accessible to all of Hampshire’s communities.

F11 Completed Cause of concern: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should ensure that the chief officer team leads the programme, actively promoting the values of the organisation.

F12 Completed Cause of concern: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should treat employees according to their needs so they feel valued.

F2 Completed Cause of concern: Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should ensure that everyone knows how they contribute to the values.

F3 Completed Cause of concern: Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should ensure that its recruitment activities are open and accessible to all of the Isle of Wight’s communities.

F4 Completed Cause of concern: Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should ensure that the chief officer team leads the programme, actively promoting the values of the organisation.

F5 Completed Cause of concern: Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should put in place a programme to ensure that inclusion, fairness, equalities and professional development are priorities for the service;

F6 Completed Cause of concern: Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should treat employees according to their needs so they feel value.

F7 Completed Cause of concern: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should embed a programme to ensure that inclusion, fairness, equalities and professional development are priorities for the service.

F8 Completed Cause of concern: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should ensure that each person’s potential can be developed so they can perform to their very best.

F9 Completed Cause of concern: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service doesn’t do enough to be an inclusive employer. We found signs of low morale in the workforce. People have little confidence that they will be treated fairly or that senior leaders have their best interests at heart. Recommendation: By 30 June 2019, the service should ensure that everyone knows how they contribute to the values.