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FRS 2021-22 CoC Recommendations: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Published 26 July 2022Fire & Rescue Inspection2 recommendations

Cause of Concern recommendations tracked by HMICFRS for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (2021-22)

Coverage

The organisations covered are not linked in this record. Check the original report for its scope and addressees.

Recommendations

2
Recommendation F1Open Verbatim

Addressed to: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Cause of concern: The service has shown a clear intent from the executive board to improve the culture of the service. However, more needs to be done throughout the organisation. We have found evidence of poor behaviours that are not in line with service values. Some staff didn’t have the confidence to report these issues.

Recommendation: By 31 August 2022, the service should develop an action plan to make sure that staff are trained and supported to identify and challenge inappropriate behaviour when identified and that they have clear mechanisms in place to raise their concerns.
Recommendation F2Open Verbatim

Addressed to: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Cause of concern: The service has shown a clear intent from the executive board to improve the culture of the service. However, more needs to be done throughout the organisation. We have found evidence of poor behaviours that are not in line with service values. Some staff didn’t have the confidence to report these issues.

Recommendation: By 31 August 2022, the service should develop an action plan to:- make sure that its values and behaviours are understood and demonstrated at all levels of the organisation

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