New Challenges – Same Resources Max Hood Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser’s Unit Transition Team
New Challenges – Same Resources CFOA/LGA/CLG Vision Same Resources – FRS post 9/11? Importance of safety Challenges ahead Where next?
Joint Vision community focused working with other emergency services operationally flexible, safety focused stronger national capability rigorous IRMP environmentally sustainable
New Challenges – Same Resources? CLG/FRS High Volume Pumps USAR Mass Deacon & DIM Command and Control LTCM (NCC, NSAT & NTAT) RCC’s, Firelink Mutual Aid changes FRS Working near water Co-responder Working at height CAFS Different size/function appliances
Firefighter Safety Expanding role Breadth of activity Technical complexity More pressures on time Need for more specialisation?
Challenges ahead Terrorism Climate Change Ageing & diversifying population Resources Double stretch – local vs national
Where next? Robust IRMPs Greater collaboration Greater specialisation Organisational structures/capacity