Values and Culture HMICFRS Spotlight Report

In March 2023 HMICFRS published its Values and Culture Spotlight Report (Justice Inspectorates website) The report focuses on the values and culture in all 44 fire and rescue services in England, based on existing evidence from the round two inspections which took place in 2021 and 2022.

Inspectors researched and analysed evidence on the following themes:

values and culture, including bullying, harassment and discrimination
training and skills
fairness and diversity
leadership

"While it makes for difficult reading, I welcome the report and its 35 recommendations. I am confident it will drive further improvements in the sector that are very clearly needed. As a Service, we will now take some time to carefully consider the report’s findings and recommendations alongside our own ongoing work around a ‘Culture First’ approach."

Chief Fire Officer Dave Russel

View our progress against the recommendations (Excel, 33KB)