Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Operational area
CountryEngland
County
AddressEastleigh, SO50
Agency overview
Established1 April 2021 (2021-04-01)
Employees2,000 (2021); 85% firefighters, 15% support staff
Annual budget£75,284,000 (2020–2021)
Chief Fire OfficerNeil Odin
Facilities and equipment
Stations61
Website
www.hantsfire.gov.uk

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. The service's chief fire officer is Neil Odin.