The Combined Fire Authority (CFA) is a
statutory body formally established on 1 April 2021, which oversees
the policy and service delivery of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire
and Rescue Service, comprising eleven members (councillors)
appointed by the constituent councils in proportion to the number
of local government electors in their respective areas (Hampshire
County Council ,Portsmouth and Southampton City Councils and Isle
of Wight Council). At present the County Council appoints eight
members and Southampton, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight Councils one
member each to the CFA.