The Importance Survey 2009

Throughout April, Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) carried out a major survey of its communities - to ask them what is important about their local fire and rescue service.

Questions included how quickly the service responds in an emergency, how much the fire and rescue service costs and how well we work with partner agencies.

You can view the results here - The Importance Survey 2009 Results (PDF 5kb, opens in a new window)

The findings will help AF&RS prepare for the Audit Commission's new audit programme of Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) and will feed into the Integrated Risk Management Plans to shape the future of AF&RS.

Incidents of note

Hoax Calls Cost Lives
Hoax Calls Cost Lives
Hoax calls endanger lives, as our crews may not be available to deal with a real emergency. If you make hoax calls your telephone number can be traced and cut off. Hoax calls can lead to a fine and criminal record