Whistleblowing support for fire and rescue service staff
Whistle-blowing support for firefighters and others working, or who have worked, in fire and rescue in England and Wales.
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How can I report wrongdoing by a fire and rescue colleague?
You can give information to Blue Light Whistle Blowers using the reporting form on this website. BLWB is a dedicated whistle-blowing service for those employed, or previously employed, in blue light services in England and Wales, including firefighters, whether full-time or on call. The form asks what happened in your own words. If you can provide as much detail as possible, it is more likely that action can be taken.
Yes. You can give information to Blue Light Whistle Blowers anonymously or on the record. BLWB says it will respect your wish to remain anonymous if that is your preference, and that if you give information anonymously it will never share your details, because BLWB is only interested in what you know, not who you are.
I am afraid to report a fire service colleague. What can I do?
You can choose to give information anonymously or on the record, and Blue Light Whistle Blowers was set up with this in mind. BLWB understands that many people are reluctant to speak up because of the fear of retribution by the perpetrator, a lack of understanding about some of the procedures, or the fact that they don't think they will be believed.
It can be hard to raise concerns with line managers in a tightly knit workplace. BLWB aims to act as a bridge and support staff to make safe, confidential disclosures.
Blue Light Whistle Blowers supports people raising concerns about unethical behaviour, including bullying, in the fire and rescue service. BLWB's aim is to provide safeguards for the person reporting unethical behaviour, including dishonesty, bullying and misogyny in blue light services. The charity's published objectives also refer to behaviour such as:
You can contact Blue Light Whistle Blowers through the reporting form on this website, or by telephone on 0203 6339319. The reporting form lets you choose whether to give information anonymously or on the record. If there is an immediate risk to you and/or others, please call 999.
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Is this page for members of the public with a complaint about the fire and rescue service?
No. Blue Light Whistle Blowers is a whistle-blowing service for people who are employed, or recently employed, by a blue light service, or who are or have been in an emotional relationship with a blue light employee. BLWB's published guidance says that for all other concerns you should contact the relevant blue light organisation's HR or Professional Standards Department. In an emergency, please dial 999.
When you are ready
If you are ready to provide information, you can use the BLWB reporting service. You can choose to report anonymously or on the record.
