Source · HMICFRS
FRS 2021-22 CoC Recommendations: Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
26 July 2022
Fire & Rescue Inspection
4 recommendations
Cause of Concern recommendations tracked by HMICFRS for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (2021-22)
Recommendations
F1
Superseded
Cause of concern: The service hasn’t made enough progress since the last inspection to improve EDI.
Recommendation: By 31 August 2022, the service should develop an action plan to: • engage with its staff to develop clear EDI objectives and training to increase awareness of EDI and its importance across the organisation, including understanding and addressing the impact positive action is having on staff.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
F2
Superseded
Cause of concern: The service hasn’t made enough progress since the last inspection to improve EDI.
Recommendation: By 31 August 2022, the service should develop an action plan to: • make improvements to the way it collects equality data to better understand its workforce demographic and needs.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
F3
Superseded
Cause of concern: The service hasn’t made enough progress since the last inspection to improve EDI.
Recommendation: By 31 August 2022, the service should develop an action plan to: • make sure it has robust processes in place to undertake equality impact assessments and review any actions agreed as a result.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
F4
Superseded
Cause of concern: The service hasn’t made enough progress since the last inspection to improve EDI.
Recommendation: By 31 August 2022, the service should develop an action plan to: • support staff and managers to confidently challenge and manage inappropriate behaviour.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service