1. 10/06/2016 1 Changing the Service – shaping our future We have to meet the changing needs of our communities and our legal duties from within our shrinking budget We have three stages of proposals to meet this challenge – this presentation updates you on Phases Two and Three

2. Recap on funding position Council tax provides more than half our funding (56%) but we are under pressure not to raise it Government grants are being cut We have other financial demands e.g. modified pension scheme for some retained firefighters 10/06/2016 2

3. Recap on changing community needs Number of fires and other incidents dropping substantially overall Improved public safety through technology like smoke alarms or sprinkler systems Vulnerable people helped through our prevention and protection initiatives But Response will always be needed 10/06/2016 3

4. Recap on savings Service Prioritisation’ and ‘Facing the Challenge’ have in the main protected operational services In July 2013, a £7.1 million savings target was set The scale of savings now required mean that all aspects of the Authority’s functions including Prevention, Protection and Response are included in the proposals 10/06/2016 4

5. Recap on CFA milestones December 2013: CFA agreed to progress Phase 1 proposals February 2014: CFA met to agree Phase 2 and 3 for public consultation June 2014: CFA met to consider consultation findings 10/06/2016 5

6. Fire Authority proposals Phase One – the impact of any changes in terms of service delivery are assessed to be low, can be progressed through normal day to day business without the need for formal external consultation, and are expected to deliver the bulk of the required savings in 2014/15 and 2015/16. Phase Two – these may have a greater impact on individuals and possibly service users as they propose major changes to service provision but have had to be developed in order to allow the Authority to make the bulk of the savings required from 2015/16. A number of these proposals will require external consultation. Phase Three – areas for further review and investigation where formal proposals for change and potential savings will be brought to Members for approval during 2014/15, with the expectation that further savings can be realised from 2015/16 onwards. 10/06/2016 6

7. How much could the proposals save?

8. Impact on posts If fully implemented, the proposals will lead to a reduction of between 50-80 posts The risk of compulsory redundancies will be minimised through natural turnover, holding vacancies and redeployment There will be on-going consultation with unions and staff 10/06/2016 8

9. New proposals - key considerations When identifying new savings, the following were taken into account: Statutory duties Trends in performance over past 10 years Impact on public and firefighter safety, service delivery and performance Vision “Achieving safer and more sustainable communities” 10/06/2016 9

10. Agreed Attendance Standards will not change Incidents classified as life-threatening will attract the following standard speed of response for the 1st appliance: 60% of calls in 8 minutes and 90% of calls in 13 minutes and for the 2nd appliance: 50% of calls in 8 minutes and 80% of calls in 13 minutes ESFRS intends to maintain a minimum attendance of eight firefighters as the initial response to dwelling fires and RTCs on 90% of occasions. 10/06/2016 10

11. Phase Two - Proposal One Response: Remove one pumping appliance from the City, leaving 4 wholetime crewed pumps and an ALP, thereby reducing the establishment by 24 posts (four posts taken through the introduction of Locality Managers, see Proposal 5 in Phase 1) Why propose this? This change would have no significant impact on life risk and attendance standards would still be met 19/12/2013 11

12. Phase Two - Proposal Two a Response: 2a Convert Battle Fire Station from Wholetime (Day Crewed) to the new Day Crewed Duty System providing additional response to Hastings and remove the Retained Duty System appliance at The Ridge Fire Station. Why propose this? Battle could provide cover 7 days a week (instead of 5) and provide more support for Hastings. The Ridge’s retained pump attends a low number of calls. Its removal is predicted to have no significant impact on Service performance 10/06/2016 12

13. Or Proposal Two b Response: 2b Convert Battle Fire Station from Wholetime (Day Crewed) to a retained duty system reducing the establishment by 9 wholetime posts. Why propose this? This would mean both pumps are kept at the Ridge. Battle has a low number of calls and analysis shows there would be no significant impact on Service performance 10/06/2016 13

14. Phase Two – Proposal Three Response: Introduce Day Crewed Plus at Roedean and The Ridge Fire Stations reducing the establishment by 20 posts (eight posts taken through the introduction of Locality Managers). Why propose this? Day crewed plus means firefighters stay in accommodation provided by us on site. They are therefore ready to turnout 24 hours a day and therefore there is no impact on performance and attendance times. 10/06/2016 14

15. Phase Three Areas for further review and investigation where formal proposals for change and potential savings will be brought to Members for approval during 2014/15 with the expectation that further savings can be realised from 2015/16 onwards. 10/06/2016 15

16. 10/06/201616 Review proposals 1-5 Service AreaProposal Review 1ResponseUndertake a Full Review of Retained Establishment and Duty System and payments. Review 2Response Commence the purchase of two Aerial Rescue Pumps for Hastings and the City of Brighton & Hove – following a review of the implementation of this appliance at Eastbourne in April 2014. If agreed this would result in the introduction of the two appliances in 2017/18. This will reduce the firefighter establishment by 8. Review 3Response Revisit the results of the Rural Review in the light of the Sussex Control Centre and dynamic mobilising to consider the future of the retained fire stations at Herstmonceux, Mayfield and Forest Row. Review 4Response It is proposed to investigate the introduction of smaller appliances, where appropriate, with the correct personnel and equipment to manage the incidents being attended across the Service. Review 5ResponseReview the Technical Rescue Unit capability and usage with a view to reducing to one unit at an optimum location with consequential savings on the capital programme and some revenue savings from reduced maintenance, fuel, training, etc.

17. 10/06/201617 Review proposals 6-10 Service AreaProposal Review 6Response Review the number of Flexible Duty System (FDS) Management Posts through the introduction of Retained Support Managers at Watch Manager Level. Review 7Response Demand-led rostering – we will now consider the optimum resource level which provides adequate resources and response capability cover for the highest average daily demand, whilst considering where and when we are potentially over-resourced, thereby presenting an opportunity for improvement and potential savings. Review 8PreventionCarry out a full review of our Schools Education programme. Review 9Prevention It is proposed to review our current policy for call challenge and attending calls to automatic fire detection systems to reduce the number of unwanted calls and mobilisations and, at the same time, consider the appropriateness of recovering costs from the owner or operator of the premises/locations where the number of false alarm calls are high. Review 10ResponseInvestigate the benefits of the provision of a new Day Crewed Plus Fire Station in the Uckfield area and the impact on Crowborough Fire Station becoming a Retained Station, reducing the establishment by a further 14 posts.

18. 10/06/201618 Review proposals 11-14 Service AreaProposal Review 11Response Investigate the benefits of the provision of a new Day Crewed Plus Fire Station in Lewes and removing the retained appliance at Lewes. Review 12ResponseReview the provision of offshore Maritime Response. Review 13ResponseReview the provision of Large Animal Rescue Capability to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Review 14Non operational Continuing reviews of all non-operational services to identify future service delivery options and savings opportunities

19. What happens now? Phase 2 Commenced implementation from agreed outcomes of Fire Authority. Phase 3 Following further review and investigation reports will be presented to the Fire Authority during 2014/15 and 2015/16 for approval. 10/06/2016 19

20. Questions? 10/06/2016 20