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Corporate direction
Our values
The Fire Authority first considered its core values in December 2004. That report recommended a consultation exercise be undertaken which has now been completed and the Fire Authority has endorsed the introduction of the following core values for the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority:
Service to the Community
We value service to the community by:
- Working with all groups to reduce risk
- Treating everyone fairly and with respect
- Being answerable to those we serve
- Striving for excellence in all we do
People
We value all of our employees by practicing and promoting:
- Fairness and respect
- Recognition of merit
- Honesty, integrity and mutual trust
- Personal development
- Co-operative and inclusive working
Diversity
We value diversity in the service and the community by:
- Treating everyone fairly and with respect
- Providing varying solutions for different needs and expectations
- Promoting equal opportunities in employment and progression within the Service
- Challenging prejudice and discrimination
Improvement
We value improvement at all levels of the Service by:
- Accepting responsibility for our performance
- Being open-minded
- Considering criticism thoughtfully
- Learning from our experience
- Consulting others
