1. The Professional Responsibilities of the Fire Service Fleet Engineer 2 June 2006

2. for Introduction  David Armstrong / Bob Papps  Outline Transtech Why this subject now? Professional Responsibilities of the FRSFE Summary

3. for Transtech  Long established independent consultancy  Specialising in vehicle fleet management for fleets of all sizes / vehicle types / mission types covering efficiency legislation operation management systems etc

4. for Why this subject now?  Generally greater (public sector) emphasis on Accountability Health & Safety Achieving best value

5. for Why this subject now?  Particular changes in  Statutory requirements 2004 Act ‘Transport’ legislation  Demands on the F&RS New Dimensions IRMPs  Role of the FRSFE National Procurement Initiative Firebuy

6. for FRSFE Responsibilities  Vehicle and Equipment Specification To meet functional needs To meet statutory requirements  Vehicle and Equipment Procurement Firebuy Other frameworks Statutory requirements

7. for FRSFE Responsibilities  Fleet Maintenance and Repair  Equipment availability  Cost  Statutory compliance  Safety

8. for FRSFE Responsibilities  Other Transport Management  Drivers  Licensing  Insurance  Accident management  Fuel  Hire/rental  Stores

9. for Key Areas of Change - Requirements of the Role  New Dimensions  National Procurement Initiative  Collaboration

10. for Key Areas of Change - Requirements of the Role  Disasters/Emergencies

11. for Key Areas of Change - Requirements of the Role  Environmental Management  Transport Management

12. for Key Areas of Change - Statutory Requirements  Transport Operation  Vehicle Construction & Use  Vehicle Maintenance, Testing & Licensing

13. for Key Areas of Change - Statutory Requirements Transport Regulations introduced since 2003 The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No 3) Regulations 2003 The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 The Motor Vehicles (Type Approved for Goods Vehicles) (Great Britain) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2003 The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003 The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No 4) Regulations 2003 The End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations 2003 The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2003 The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2003 The Road Vehicles (Brake Linings Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 The Motor Vehicle (EC Type Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 The Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2004

14. for  Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Amendment Regulations 2004  Driving Licences (Exchangeable Licences) Order  The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2004  The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations  The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2004  The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) No 2 Regulations 2004  The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2004  The Goods Vehicles (Evidence of Test Certificates) Regulations 2004  The Motorways Traffic (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2004  The Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts) (Amendment) Regulations 2005  The Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005  The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2005  The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2005  The Passenger and Goods Vehicles (Recording Equipment) Regulations 2005  The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2005  The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2005  The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 2005  The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2005  The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2005

15. for Key Areas of Change - Statutory Requirements  Driver Management  Staff Employment  Health & Safety  Procurement  Workshop Management  Environmental Issues

16. for Key Areas of Change - Technical Developments  Vehicle Specifications  Equipment Specifications  Maintenance and Repair  Communications

17. for Key Areas of Change - Availability/Cost Management  KPIs  Management Information  Benchmarking  Workshop Management  Human Resource Management  Contractual Innovation  Contract Management

18. for Summary  The Professional Responsibilities of the Fire Service Fleet Engineer are characterised by:  Complex and changing statutory environment  Wide technical content  Increasingly complex organisational relationships  Increased strategic role in overall planning  Budget pressures  Increased emphasis on risk/accountability

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