West Sussex residents urged to shape fire service

Monday, 25 November 2024 08:00

Residents in West Sussex have under one month left to help shape the future of their local fire service.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has launched a survey inviting people who live, work, or visit the area to share their concerns about risks in their communities.

The questionnaire focuses on emerging threats, like climate change and new technologies.

The results of the survey will feed into the planning process of the service’s next Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) which will help the service plan the resources it needs to continue to help ensure West Sussex remains a safe place to live, work and visit.

Cllr Duncan Crow, Cabinet Member for Community Support, Fire & Rescue said: “This is a great opportunity for all residents to share their feedback on what in their localities causes them the greatest concern.

“Now is the chance to have your say and formally tell us your thoughts.”

The survey closes on Sunday 15 December.

Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, Chief Fire Officer, said: “Our CRMP is a really important document which drives all our work and projects.

“We have used the feedback we received for our current CRMP to complete several projects, such as increasing the amount of fire cover immediately available. I would encourage everyone to take five minutes to share their views to ensure that we can continue to keep our communities safe and provide a service that they are proud of.”

You can complete the questionnaire online on the WSFRS website, or if you would like to fill in a printed survey please call 01243 786211.

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