Addressed to: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Cause of concern: The service hasn’t done enough since our last inspection to make sure staff have access to gender-appropriate facilities. Access to welfare and hygiene facilities at incidents has been limited, and staff don’t have access to gender-appropriate uniform and personal protective equipment.
Recommendation: Within 28 days the service should provide an action plan that details robust and resilient arrangements for the provision of welfare and hygiene facilities for firefighters attending emergency incidents.
Addressed to: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Cause of concern: The service hasn’t done enough since our last inspection to make sure staff have access to gender-appropriate facilities. Access to welfare and hygiene facilities at incidents has been limited, and staff don’t have access to gender-appropriate uniform and personal protective equipment.
Recommendation: Within 28 days the service should provide an action plan that makes sure staff have access to and are aware of the availability of gender-appropriate uniform and personal protective equipment.
Addressed to: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Cause of concern: The service hasn’t done enough since our last inspection to make sure staff have access to gender-appropriate facilities. Access to welfare and hygiene facilities at incidents has been limited, and staff don’t have access to gender-appropriate uniform and personal protective equipment.
Recommendation: Within 28 days the service should provide an action plan that shows how it plans to prioritise the provision of gender-appropriate facilities for staff at all service establishments; the plan should include arrangements for funding and a realistic time frame for implementation.