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Have your say on Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s Community Risk Management Plan

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Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is asking residents to help shape its future by sharing views on its new draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).

A CRMP is a vital document that sets out how the Service will identify and manage risks in local communities. It’s a legal requirement and ensures resources are targeted where they’re needed most. The plan takes national guidance and local priorities and turns them into a clear strategy for delivering services over the next four years.

The new CRMP, which will run from 2026-2030, will help GFRS respond to major challenges, including:

  • Recommendations from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) to drive improvement.
  • Adopting national operational recommendations, for example learning from the Grenfell Tower and Manchester arena tragedies and making changes to how the Service operates.
  • Continuing to make cultural improvements following an independent review in 2024, to create a Service that is inclusive and values-driven.
  • Making sure the Service is run as efficiently as possible whilst ensuring it remains an effective fire and rescue service, amid ongoing pressure on public sector spending.
  • The growing impact of climate change, including flooding and wildfires.

GFRS now wants to hear from the public to make sure the plan reflects the needs of the communities it serves. The consultation focuses on its aims, objectives, and key questions about fire cover.

Public consultation has been launched today, Wednesday 24 December, and runs until Sunday 8 February. The consultation survey is available online and in hard copy.

For more information and to take part, please visit: Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Draft Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030 for Public Consultation | Have Your Say Gloucestershire

Feedback will be reviewed and used to shape the final plan, which will go to cabinet for approval in spring 2026.

Mark Preece, Chief Fire Officer, said: “Our Service is here to protect people and places across Gloucestershire, and this plan sets out how we’ll do that and continue our improvement journey. We face new challenges, from climate change to national safety recommendations, and we need to adapt. We want to make sure it reflects what matters to you. Please take a few minutes to share your views – together we can create a service that’s strong, responsive, and ready for the future.”

Cllr Paul Hodgkinson, cabinet member with responsibility for the Fire and Rescue Service at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “This plan is about making sure Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service continues to improve and deliver the best possible service for our communities. We’ve listened to staff and partners, and now we want to hear from you. Your views will help shape how the Service tackles risks and challenges in the years ahead. Please get involved and have your say, as it really does make a difference.”