Aims and Objectives

To ensure a safe working environment and to reduce risk.
The core aims and objectives of the Community Fire Safety Department are as follows;

The identification and recording of those premises that pose the greatest risk to life and, through the development of a bespoke information technology system, implement an audit based fire safety inspection programme.
To work with responsible individuals to enable them to undertake fire risk assessments, to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and reduce risk.
Where the responsible person fails to comply, we will enforce fire safety legislation in line with the Enforcement Management Model published by the Health and Safety Executive, Regulators Compliance Code and the Enforcement Concordat published by the Cabinet Office and the Local Government Association.
The encouragement and support of the business community to take responsibility for the reduction of risk by promoting education and fire safety learning.
The encouragement of closer working relationships with our local authorities by the alignment of our administrative boundaries, and the relocation of some of our staff and working bases.
Working in partnership with Hampshire County Council and Southampton and Portsmouth City Councils to champion the benefits of fire protection initiatives particularly fire sprinkler protection systems.
Develop partnerships with the Crown Premises Inspection Group to identify high risk Crown owned premises as part of an integrated fire protection strategy.
Provide guidance and leadership at regional and national level for the development of strategies to reduce the number of false alarms from fire detection equipment to ensure the best use of resources.