Issue - meetings

To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.

The Chairman updated the Authority on work with health partners as well as confirming the recent Wholetime firefighter graduation ceremony that took place on 21 January.

It was also confirmed that Basingstoke and Southampton had successfully complete the HIWFRS 12-week Prince’s Trust Team Programme. Virtual presentations were held in December where the young people were congratulated on their hard work, dedication and all the achievements they have made since joining the programme.

To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.

The Chairman confirmed that the HIWFRS Prince’s Trust Team’s service delivery has been graded as ‘outstanding’ for the third year in a row and that details of upcoming events would be sent out to Members. An update was also provided on Remembrance Day activities as well as the recruitment of new On-Call firefighters. The Authority also learned that the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service had signed up to the Dying to Work Charter, a national initiative designed to support employees diagnosed with a terminal illness.