Cornish residents have just a few more days to make their views known on the future direction of the county’s Fire and Rescue Service.

Questions to be answered include whether or not firefighters should also be able to respond to medical incidents, and whether it is a good idea for the Fire service to move into joint premises with other emergency services such as police and ambulance.

While most people will associate firefighters with their vital role in responding to emergencies, today’s fire service has a broad remit when it comes to community safety.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service carries out prevention and protection work which aims to reduce risks, and this includes: preventing fires in the home; preventing fires in business premises; advising people on how to stay safe on our roads; and providing health, safety and well-being advice and support to help people live independently.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service managers want to make sure the service reflects the need of the communities it serves - and so they are asking people to give their views on the Integrated Risk Management Plan for the coming three years.

A consultation with the public will end on Friday (November 30). Take part by visiting www.cornwall.gov.uk/irmp or obtain a hard copy by emailing [email protected] or by calling 0300 1234 232.