Fire & Rescue Inspection

FRS 2023-25 CoC Recommendations: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service

Published 12 September 2023

Cause of Concern recommendations tracked by HMICFRS for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (2023-25)

3
Recommendations
1
Completed
National — applies to all forces
Recommendations (3)
# Recommendation Directed at Status
F1 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. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Completed
F2 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. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Open
F3 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. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Open