This document describes our equality objectives, builds on the positive progress we have made towards creating an inclusive culture and our commitment to diversity, equality and equity.
This Policy sets HIWFRA’s commitment to develop and maintain a workforce that is professional, skilled, diverse, and responsive to operational requirements that serves our communities.
This Policy sets HIWFRA’s commitment to meet its statutory responsibilities to secure the provision of services and equipment efficiently to meet all normal requirements, and how it will manage its physical assets (including land, buildings, plant, vehicles, workwear, equipment, infrastructure and other items of distinct value). For the purposes of this policy, the term ‘assets’ relates to physical assets only and not people.
This policy sets HIWFRA’s commitment to the effective and efficient financial management and use of public funds.
This Policy sets HIWFRA’s commitment to meet its statutory responsibilities to improve our environmental performance and minimise the environmental impacts of our activities.
This is HIWFRA’s Position Statement for Estate Design and forms part of the HIWFRA’s Asset Management Policy.
This scheme is made by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority (HIWFRA) in accordance with the provisions of the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003 and is effective from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2026.
The purpose of this constitution is to set out in a single place and in clear language how Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority (HIWFRA) (“the Authority”) works and how it makes decisions.
Updated: November 2024
This is HIWFRA’s Position Statement for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and forms part of the HIWFRA’s Protection Policy.
This policy sets HIWFRA’s commitment to meet its statutory responsibilities to respond efficiently and effectively to fires, road traffic accidents and emergencies.
This is HIWFRA’s Position Statement for Fire Safety Advice and forms part of the HIWFRA’s Protection Policy.
This policy sets HIWFRA’s commitment to meet its statutory responsibilities to educate and engage our communities to adopt safer behaviours, improve their safety, health and wellbeing.
This policy sets HIWFRA commitment to the health and safety of all employees and others who may be affected by our work.
Financial interests which fall within section 30 of the Localism Act 2011 and The Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012 which affect our authority members.
The Equality Act 2010 established general and specific duties for public sector bodies to improve their equality performance. In order to meet these duties, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) must publish equality information on an annual basis and set equality objectives every four years. The published information must be accessible to employees and members of the public.