YEOVIL NEWS: Being under one roof will strengthen emergency services says Chief Fire Officer

THE Chief Fire Officer for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Lee Howell, has supported plans for Yeovil police team to move into Yeovil Fire Station.

It was announced on Wednesday (November 23, 2016) that the plan is to move Yeovil’s policing under the same roof as the town’s firefighters at the fire station in Reckleford.

Chief Fire Officer, Lee Howell said: “We already have strong working relationships with our police colleagues.

“We believe that better joint working will strengthen both services and deliver considerable savings and benefits to the public.”

Fire Authority chairman, Mark Healey, added: “This is about smarter working. The Government have introduced legislation that places a statutory duty on emergency services to actively consider collaboration opportunities with one another to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

“This will allow us to improve the already excellent service we provide to the public.”

Detailed discussions will now take place between Fire and the Police to establish the logistics of the move.  Avon and Somerset Police will imminently be offering the current Yeovil Police Station to market, ensuring the police estates is sold for its maximum value, making the required savings for investment into frontline policing.

PHOTO – TOP: Chief Fire Officer for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Lee Howell.

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