Following allegations of misconduct portrayed by media outlets in February, the Chief Fire Officer commissioned the Review into Workplace Culture at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. The review, headed up by Alex Johnson QFSM, was seen as a valuable opportunity to further strengthen both the work already being undertaken by the Service following the publication of the Independent Culture Review of London Fire Brigade in November 2022 and an existing programme of work associated with ensuring positive workplace cultures.
Alex and her team heard from 200 members of staff who shared their views and experiences in relation to the culture of the workplace. Their report, the Service’s response, and a pre-recorded interview with the Chief Fire Officer can be found below.
| Independent Review into Workplace Culture at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service: Full Report | Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Response to the Independent Review’s Recommendations | Open letter from Chief Fire Officer Ben Ansell to Alex Johnson QFSM |
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On publication of the Independent Review into the Workplace Culture, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service issued the following press release.
To view the internal review into the workplace culture of Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service following the London Fire Brigade Independent Culture Review, click here.
Following allegations made by ITN of the sharing of inappropriate images on social media, a thorough investigation was conducted by Dorset & Wiltshire Police forces. The outcome can be found here.