Consultation on future focus of Cornwall's fire service

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Kathryn Billing said residents' views would help shape how the service protects and serves

Residents in Cornwall can have their say on the future focus of the county's fire and rescue service.

Where resources are located and how stations are crewed form part of the public consultation, external which will inform the four-year community risk management plan set to run from 2022.

It comes as false alarms now account for 46% of call outs.

Kathryn Billing, chief fire officer, said: "We have to adapt to the challenges facing us."

She added: "Your views will help us shape how we protect and serve the people of Cornwall."

The consultation will close on 31 January 2022.

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