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<p>The Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire has prioritised engagement with the sector
on integrity matters. This has included Chief Fire Officers, Fire and Rescue Authority
Chairs, His Majesty’s Inspectorate, the National Fire Chiefs Council, the Local Government
Association and representative groups such as the Fire Brigades Union. In addition
to regularly meeting frontline firefighters and police officers when visiting fire
and police stations.</p><p>He will continue to meet with sector leaders to hear first-hand
on these issues.</p><p> </p><p>The Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire has corresponded
with both current and former staff in fire and rescue services, who have raised concerns
regarding bullying, harassment, and discrimination.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office
will continue to call for action to ensure fire and rescue services are welcoming,
respectful workplaces that enable all individuals who work in them to thrive.</p>
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