In his first annual assessment of fire and rescue services in England, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services Sir Thomas Winsor acknowledged the strong commitment from firefighters to protect the communities they serve. The sector's greatest strength is in how it responds to emergencies, with demonstration of a number of life-saving initiatives and a strong health and safety culture. However, he says the fire and rescue sector needs significant reform in several areas.
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