Our achievements
Emergency Service of the Year 2024
In 2024, we were named as Emergency Service of the Year at the annual Excellence in Fire Awards.
HMICFRS
HMICFRS inspect fire services on behalf of the public. In our 2024 inspection, we were judged to be ‘Good’ in ten out of eleven areas, and ‘Adequate” in the eleventh, rating us as one of the best performing services in the country.
Skills for Justice accredited training centre
Awarded as an approved centre to deliver our incident command training programme. This ensures this high risk area of training is delivered to the highest standards.
Ofsted
Our trainee apprenticeship is governed by Ofsted. In our last inspection we received Good in the areas of quality of education, personal development, leadership and management and apprenticeships and Outstanding in the area of behaviour and attitudes.
Disability Confident
We are a disability confident employer. This means we have an inclusive workplace for people with disabilities.
White Ribbon
In 2023, we achieved White Ribbon accreditation and are working on an action plan to support the charity in engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls.
Armed Forces Covenant
The Service is a Gold Award holder for our Armed Forces Covenant work. This demonstrates our commitment to supporting our Veterans and those currently serving as Reservists.
