Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Operational area
CountryEngland
CountyIsle of Wight
Agency overview
Dissolved31 March 2021[1]
Employees242
Chief Fire OfficerNeil Odin
Facilities and equipment
Stations10 (1 Wholetime, 1 Day Crewed, 8 Retained)
Engines14
Platforms2
Various Fire Service Vehicles outside Newport station

Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was the statutory fire and rescue service covering the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. On 1 April 2021, it merged with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service to form Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS).[2][1]

  1. ^ a b "Momentous day as fire services combine". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire authorities merger agreed by Home Office". BBC News. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2020.

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