Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
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The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is the statutory fire and rescue service for the county of Hampshire, including the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth, and the county of the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. The service was formed on 1 April 2021 from the merger of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.[3] The service's chief fire officer is Neil Odin.[4]
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Operational area | |
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Country | England |
County | |
Address | Eastleigh, SO50 |
Agency overview | |
Established | 1 April 2021 (2021-04-01) |
Employees | 2,000 (2021) 85% firefighters, 15% support staff[1] |
Annual budget | £75,284,000 (20-21)[2] |
Chief Fire Officer | Neil Odin |
Facilities and equipment | |
Stations | 61 |
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