DAY CREWING PLUS BACKGROUND TO IMPLEMENTATION DCFO Paul Richardson LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE January 2011

LFRS’ approach to reducing risk Integrated approach through prevention, protection & response Outcome – to achieve measurable reductions in risk

INCIDENT TYPES CRITICAL - Incidents that are likely to involve a significant threat to life, property or the environment (20% of total in typical year) SECONDARY - Incidents that are unlikely to involve a significant threat to life property or the environment (80% of total in typical year)

CRITICAL FIRES - APPROACH Production of Lancashire Fire Risk Map Constructed around Lower Layer Super Output Areas (SOA’s) in Lancashire Application of formula and risk score calculated for each SOA Risk rated: Very High, High, Medium or Low with variable response times Annual review and re-categorisation based on rolling three-year reference period

DETERMINING RISK AND RESPONSE LEVELS FOR EACH SOA, CALCULATION OF Dwelling fire rate Casualty rate* Number of ‘other’ building fires Index of multiple deprivation score* * Weighted scores

Risk map

Emergency Cover Review 2009

CONTEXT Significant fall in activity/risk post 2006 Economic climate – local and national New CFA Better use of resources/improved VfM Investment in prevention/protection and other priority areas Innovative approaches required

GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1.Resources reflective of risk - no ‘one size fits all’ 2.Greater value for money 3.Maintenance of service to the public

DCP – points to note LFRS – a learning organisation LFRS – a listening organisation Engaging with –Staff –Representative bodies –Public