A NEW plan has been adopted which outlines what a fire service has planned for the next four years.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has outlined what it will do to make the county safer.

Following a six-week consultation, the Integrated Risk Management Plan for 2018-22 has now been produced.

The plan, which is a document required by Government, assesses the risks in the communities of West Sussex, how the service will prevent and protect its communities from fires and how it plans to respond when fires and other emergencies occur.

Gavin Watts, Chief Fire Officer, said: “We are constantly looking to improve the service to ensure we provide the best possible outcomes for the people we serve. This plan sets out how we will work with the other blue light services and the county council to drive our continuous improvement.

“While there will continue to be changes for all of us within the service, what remains is the commitment of the women and men who dedicate themselves to serving their communities. Our organisation is built upon well-trained, resourceful and compassionate individuals, and we are committed to providing our team with the best training, equipment and support.”

Debbie Kennard, cabinet member for safer, stronger communities, said: “Our fire service continues to face a number of challenges, but I remain confident that the service will continue to deliver a high class prevention and protection.”