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Research and consultancy with the police and fire service with a particular emphasis on formal and informal cultures, modernisation, entreprenerial thinking, change management, resistance, racism, sexism and equality. Women fire fighters, women in the fire service police, policing and equality in the police and fire service - the fitting-in website where academia and the fire service can meet to discuss fire service culture and other matters- a resource for research and consultancy for the fire and rescue service and firefighters and police and policing- Organised by Dr Dave Baigent this site provides a place to share and publish your own research, to look at what others have written about the fire and police service and to ask about our commercial offerings.

Academics are not the experts, managers in the emergency services are the experts. What fitting-in can do is help managers to use their expertise. Theory without practice is a waste - practice without theory may just be dumb.
Home Audit Commission Report 'Rising to the Challenge' Ethos Reports that may help in implementing the'Pheonix' suggestion from the Audit Commission Government's new Equality and Diversity Strategy One Decade On - Survey on women firefighters C&LG firefighters survey 08 Workshops on fire service culture Cultural Audits Educational Workshops Consultancy Snapshot Audits Research Problem solving by fitting-in Support for degrees and masters qualifications Elite briefing/workshops Impact Assessments Equality Action Plans Draft papers for reading Recent index of contributions Reports Main Index Contact us Older index of contributions CV & References Have you seen Ethos? Minister's speech Audit Commission on equality Melbourne DiversityConference How do I send my writing to fitting-in for publication What does fitting-in publish How do I do research - some basic tips Writing a bibliography Home Testimonials/References Reports from Government Diversity Strategy Public Service Degree online or face to face Stats Contact us Wiki	Snapshot Audit Snapshot audits are a new development for the fire and rescue service. Completed in under three days, the snapshot audit can be used to provide a very quick response to a new situation, carryout an impact assessment, test new ideas or look afresh at a long term difficulty. Immediate verbal report back and written report follows within a week. First developed with MFRS, our snapshot audits are a proven opportunity to find quick and rigorous research led answers for under £3,000. Typically taking three days, these audits are ideal for: • looking at potential problems • testing new ideas • taking a fresh look at a long term difficulty • using cutting edge knowledge to help you to make decisions • seeking answers to areas identified by the audit commission for improvement Both Sarah O’Connor and I undertake the research. Provide a verbal report back on the third day and a written report within seven days. Have you seen Ethos? - the report that provides an answer to the question that most Chief Fire Officers ask - “Why is it that the values and attitudes held by new firefighters almost seem predisposed to change from the day that they commence training?” In asnwer to this question fitting-in has carried out a long term research project and provided answers that will be of considerable use to the whole fire and rescue service. Supported by the unique experience that fitting-in has in understanding fire service culture, the research that has given this understanding and the skills gained from teaching public service students at university. Contact us on 07802 495 329 or email
We are just back from working with leaders in the Swedish Fire Service and they have said: "Fitting-in with their unique insight into real world fire service culture and a firm theoretical base in academia provided the MSB (The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) with invaluable expert advice and assistance in developing a national action plan targeted at increasing equality and diversity in the Swedish fire service." This is what Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service had to say about the Ethos research, communications and training project: "The Service are delighted with the research and reports produced by "Fitting-in. We believe that your original hypothesis and work undertaken in Merseyside has resulted in a ground breaking piece of work that can only serve to inform the wider fire and rescue communities." References: see what Merseyside Fire and Rescue, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Fire Services and Tom Carroll (retired Chief Fire Officer and Past president of CFOA ) and others have said. For further information or just to talk about what fitting-in can provide ring Dr Dave Baigent (GradIFireE) 07802 495 329 or email Academic theory without practice is a waste - practice without theory may just be dumb Bringing research in the fire service straight to you Site under reconstruction 17-4-10 please contact us with any errors Contact us Quote of the Day z