There are concerns a fire service’s cannot keep people safe from fires and other risks, a report has found.
The report by HM Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) into South Wales Fire Service questioned the efficacy of the service in consistently identifying, prioritising and mitigate risks for the public.
It was called for by the service’s new commissioners after a series of damning independent reviews found sexual harrassment and misogynistic behaviour within the service.
Fin Monahan, chief fire officer, described the findings as a “hard read” but assured colleagues there is a “robust” plan in place for dealing with the recommendations.
