Consultation on Fire and Rescue Service and Fire Safety Policy Principles

Overview

This public consultation seeks to gather insight and feedback from the public regarding the Department's efforts in updating legislation in relation to the Fire and Rescue Service.

The consultation seeks views on draft policy principles that are under consideration to underpin updates to the current legislation. It also seeks to gain insight and views on how those principles would take effect in order to support with drafting the legislation. 

The consultation is split into two parts; the first part sets out draft policy principles in relation to Fire Services Bill, and the second part sets out draft policy principles in relation to the Fire Safety Bill.  There are common themes in each part, including an overall aim to meet the same standards that are required in neighbouring jurisdictions and being proportionate to the needs of the Isle of Man.

Why your views matter

The Department, as set out in the Department Plan 2024-25 (opens in a new tab), has a commitment to bring forward:

1. The Fire Services Bill, a modernising piece of legislation to clarify the services provided by the Fire and Rescue Service and
    
2. The Fire Safety Bill to modernise the fire protection legislation to include all places of work

Reasonable adjustments and alternative formats

The Department is committed to equal opportunities and our aim is to make our documents easy to use and accessible to all.

We will take steps to accommodate any reasonable adjustments and provide such assistance as you may reasonably require to enable you to access or reply to this consultation.

If you would like to receive this document as a paper copy, in another format or need assistance with accessing or replying to this consultation, please email Rebecca.Wiles@gov.im or telephone +44 1624 694318.

Responding to this consultation

You can respond to this consultation online by clicking on the 'Online Survey' link below. Alternatively you can download a paper version of this consultation in the 'Related' section below and email it to Rebecca.Wiles@gov.im or post it to:

Rebecca Wiles
Administration and Policy Executive
DHA Headquarters Building Tromode Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 5PA