People & Talent

Discipline, Performance Management and Core Code of Ethics

This section provides information on the Core Code of Ethics adopted by Cumbria Fire and Rescue employees and managing issues relating to their conduct and performance.

Disciplinary Procedure for All Staff

The disciplinary procedure is intended to support managers and employees where misconduct issues arise. 

Misconduct is any type of behaviour or conduct at work (and in some cases outside of work) that falls below the required standard of behaviour of Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service employees' or is in breach of the service's policies, procedures or core code of ethics.

CFRS Disciplinary Procedure

 

Employment Matters, Legal and Procedural Issues

This guidance should be read when encountering issues relating to legal and procedural issues such as:

  • Misappropriation of funds; financial irregularities
  • Other police matters or criminal offences (e.g. theft, violence, damage etc)
  • Allegations of sexual misconduct
  • Child protection
  • Legal proceedings
  • Inquests
  • Accidents
  • Professional liability
  • Confidentiality and data protection
  • Employment tribunal proceedings 

Employment matters: Legal and Procedural Issues

Performance Management

The Performance Management procedure is intended to support managers and employees where performance management issues arise.

This procedure is for all staff. 

CFRS Performance Management Procedure 

If you are considering Performanace Management to support an employee, please get in touch with the HR team, via email: HR@cumbriafire.gov.uk 

Core Code of Ethics

The Core Code of Ethics helps promote good behaviours for all employees of Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service to ensure they act in the appropriate way within our service. It helps to challenge conduct that is inconsistent with the Core Code of Ethics.

We all make difficult decisions every day. This may be while helping a distressed member of the public or managing a complex financial scenario. The Core Code  of Ethics is a clear set of principles for you to base your behaviours on.

Everyone in every FRS is expected to follow the Core Code. This includes those working with, or on behalf of, the FRS.

Gifts and Hospitality Guidance

This guidance can be found under Part 6 of the constitution and can be accessed via the link below:

Guidance on Outside Commitments

This guidance can be found under Part 6 of the constitution and can be accessed via the link below: