Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is asking residents and businesses to help shape its future priorities and funding plans by taking part in a new public survey.
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The consultation focuses on the service’s Community Risk Management Plan 2024–2028, and invites people to comment on the priorities it sets out, as well as how AF&RS should be funded.
Feedback will be used to understand what matters most to local communities, manage risk effectively and ensure the service provides value for money.
The Community Risk Management Plan outlines AF&RS’s commitment to improving community safety through fire prevention, risk reduction and effective emergency response. It includes initiatives to address emerging risks and strategies to prevent incidents before they happen.
Chief Fire Officer Matt Cook said: “Our primary aim is to keep communities safe, by preventing fires through education, protecting you in your homes and workplaces, and responding swiftly and effectively when incidents occur.
“We are now two years into our four-year plan, and your views on our objectives are more important than ever. This survey is your chance to make your voice heard.
“The safety of our communities remains our top priority, and we are committed to working with local people, partners, and staff to deliver the best possible service.”
The survey asks for views on key areas of the service’s work, including how resources are allocated, emergency response strategies and how AF&RS engages with the communities it serves.
Paul Goggin, Chair of Avon Fire Authority, added: “Community input is vital in shaping the future of Avon Fire & Rescue Service. We encourage anyone with ideas on improving services to share their opinions.
“The Authority’s role is to ensure the Service meets the needs and expectations of local people and businesses while using available resources as effectively and efficiently as possible.
“We can only achieve this by listening to you. I urge everyone to learn more about our priorities for tackling risk across the area and to share their views by taking part in this survey.”
The survey will close on Monday 9th February at 5pm.
To take part, complete the survey here. If you need the survey in another format, call 0117 926 2061 or email [email protected]
