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.
The purpose of this Pay Policy Statement is to set out Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service’s (HIWFRS) pay policies relating to its workforce for the financial year 2024/2025, including the remuneration of its Chief Officers and lowest paid employees.