The council say changes mean that availability of full-time firefighters will be spread across three fire stations, increasing cover during busy periods.
Firefighters say the lives of Islanders would be put at risk if the proposed £1.1m of cuts go ahead forcing the number of firefighters to be slashed and fire stations to close.
From the beginning of next year the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (IWFRS) will have a new chief fire officer. OnTheWight has the details of who made it through the rigourous selection process.