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Islanders Invited To Shape Future Of Fire And Rescue Service

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is seeking views from people on the risks that most concern them.

The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and is open to everyone who lives or works on the Isle of Wight and those who visit the area.

The results of the survey will be used to help develop the service’s next plan for making the Island safer.

The 2025-2030 Safety Plan will set out the risks on the Isle of Wight and how the service plans on meeting, minimising or mitigating them.

The survey results will be added to feedback that has been received from partner organisations, HIWFRS staff, community focus groups and the analysis of data relating to the make-up of our communities and incidents.

This will all be used to prepare the draft Safety Plan which will go out to consultation next year.

The survey is open now and closes at midnight on Sunday 30 July.

Commenting on the release of the survey, Stew Adamson, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, said:

“Our Safety Plan looks at the service we provide to you, how we plan to protect people, prevent fires and other emergencies to make the Isle of Wight safer.

"This survey provides an opportunity for our residents to tell us about the issues which are of importance to them locally.

"We really would encourage as many people as possible to complete the survey, share their thoughts and support our work.”

If you are unable to complete the survey online or need help completing it please call Natalie on 07918 888178 who will be happy to help between 9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday until July 28.

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