Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is seeking public input on its draft Safety Plan.

The service's survey will close on December 18.

The draft Safety Plan outlines the service's intended direction for the next five years and asks residents to share their views on how it should adapt to meet community needs.

The survey, which can be found at bit.ly/yourserviceyoursay, takes only a few minutes to complete and is open to all residents and workers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The fire and rescue service responds to various incidents, including property fires, road traffic incidents, wildfires, and medical emergencies.

The survey aims to gather opinions on the service's objectives and proposals for the next five years.

The draft plan details the service's identity, the risks and challenges it faces, the work it carries out, and the steps it takes to prevent and respond to emergencies.

It also outlines the service's goals for the next five years and the proposals deemed necessary to achieve them.

To develop the proposed Safety Plan for 2025-2030, the service considered various factors, including community risks, response frequency, and budget.

Deputy chief fire officer Shantha Dickinson said: "We are always looking for ways to improve as an organisation serving the public.

"The role of a modern-day firefighter continues to evolve, and we are looking for new and innovative ways to protect the people across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

"We need the help of our communities to tell us if they agree with our objectives, the proposals we have to achieve them, and if they feel we have missed anything from our plan.

"We are looking to develop a blueprint for how HIWFRS can continue to make life safer over the next five years."

The service also took into account community concerns about specific risks, aiming to create a plan that reflects the actual risks and concerns of people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

As the deadline approaches, the fire and rescue service urges communities to engage and voice their opinions on the future direction of the service.