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Have your say on risks faced by communities in Gloucestershire

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Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is asking for your views on the risks it faces in the county.

GFRS regularly assesses its own data and risks to the community and wants to hear the views of residents too.

Feedback from the public will be combined with the Service’s own data and the team’s knowledge and experience, to build a balanced picture of the risks they face as a Fire and Rescue Service.

The engagement was launched today (Monday 21 October) and lasts for six weeks, ending on Sunday 1 December 2024. To take part, please go to: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/glosfire-crp

The information will help to assess the potential impact and likelihood of the risks, and where they are most likely to occur.

The feedback will help form the Community Risk Profile (CRP) for Gloucestershire. This vital document informs the strategic Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), the publication of which is a regulatory requirement. The CRMP is an assessment of risks and how we effectively use resources to address those risks.

Residents and businesses are being asked to share their views about the risks faced within our county, both now and in the future, to make sure the new CRMP from 2026 onwards reflects your views.

You can find the current CRMP here:  www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/ixrglevp/gcc_3312-gfrs-community-risk-management-plan_dev10.pdf

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Adam Openshaw said: “We want to hear from the public to find out your thoughts on what risks we face in the community. This forms a vital part of our Community Risk Management Plan, which sets out how we will continue to keep the communities of Gloucestershire as safe as possible. It will make sure we have the means to establish and maintain the right people, with the right skills, equipment and systems, that are in the right places at the right times, so please spare five minutes to complete the survey.”

Cllr Dave Norman, cabinet member with responsibility for the Fire and Rescue Service, said: “I would encourage everyone to take part in this survey and share your views on the current and emerging fire and rescue risks in the county. Your voice will help to keep people, homes and businesses safe by helping the Service prepare and resource efficiently and deliver services to you effectively. This will ensure we can continue working together for a safer Gloucestershire into the future.”