Inspectors were impressed with 'how effectively and efficiently it keeps people safe and secure from fires and other risks.”
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has been ranked "good" for the improvements it has made in keeping the county safe following an inspection. The inspectors said ensuring fairness and encouraging diversity in the service "required improvement."
READ MORE: Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service use seven pumps to put out Wollaston business blaze For operational effectiveness, the Service received a "Good" grading across the board. Efficiency, making the best use of resources and having a robust plan to manage its finances well into the future, also received a ‘Good’ rating overall from the Inspectors.
Chief Fire Officer Dovey said: “I am pleased that the fantastic efforts of our firefighters and staff have had an impact and resulted in such a significant improvement. It’s testament to how hard we have worked that this Service is now judged as good across the board in the services that keep the public safe.
“Our performance has come a long way, but now I will be challenging everyone to put the same energy into improving the culture of our organisation to make Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service the most supportive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and give their best.”
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