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Retained Firefighters are usually first on the scene
at Road Traffic Collisions (RTC) on Shropshire's
country roads |
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Sub Officer Trevor Williams at work sorting fresh farm eggs |
Sub Officer Trevor Williams, Officer in Charge of Clun Fire Station submits a report to Chief Fire Officer Ian Kerr highlighting the problems experienced by retained personnel in Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report
CFO Kerr presented a report to Members of Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority outlining the recruitment and retention problems associated with the retained service in Shropshire. The report asked members to consider setting up a Retained Review Team comprising of Members, officers and retained personnel. Trevor's report was included as an appendix.
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report
CFO Taylor presented a report to the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority requesting Members to:
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agree the employment of a research company to carry out a retained staff survey |
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agree the creation of a temporary post to manage the review project and to contribute to the implementation of change |
Opinion Research Services were employed to carry out a survey of all Shropshire's retained personnel.
298 questionnaires were sent out, 215 were returned giving a 72% response rate. Questionnaires were also sent out to partners of retained personnel asking for their feedback and concerns.
The position of Retained Project Manager was created.
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report
CFO Taylor presented a report to the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority requesting Members to:
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note the progress of the Retained Review Team and to |
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note the possible financial implications of the Retained Review |
This report also outlined the implications for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service of the recently published National Review into the Recruitment and Retention of Retained Firefighters.
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report
CFO Taylor presented a report to the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority requesting Members to:
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note the progress of the Retained Review Team and of the Best Value Review |
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agree that the results of the recent consultation exercise are the most appropriate means to take forward the Best Value Review |
This report detailed the results of the survey and gave options to address the issues based upon the feedback from retained staff.
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report
CFO Taylor presented a report to the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority requesting Members to:
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note the recommendations of the draft Best value Review and |
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approve investment in the Retained Service as detailed within the review report |
A copy of the Best Value Review Report was attached Appendix A
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report
CFO Taylor presented a report to the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority requesting Members to:
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Sanction the continuation of the Retained Review Team and to change the terms of reference from Review to Implementation |
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report
CFO Taylor presented a report to the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority requesting Members to:
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note the progress of the Retained Review Implementation Project and |
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to lobby their Constituent Authorities to ensure that Retained Firefighters are able to access affordable housing by recognising them as keyworkers |
This report covered the implementation of additional training hours, the introduction of XL (Extra Large Cab) Appliances, the introduction of additional hours for cleaning, maintenance and administration, and the roll out of community fire safety work to retained personnel, all of which had been fully implemented.
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report
CFO Taylor presented a report to the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority requesting Members to:
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note the progress of the Retained Review Implementation Project |
This report informed Members of the recent recruitment of eight Retained Support Officers.
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report and tabled document
CFO Taylor presented a report to the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority requesting Members to:
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note the progress of the Retained Review Implementation Project |
This report informs Members of the progress of the Retained Review Implementation Project. In addition two of the recently appointed Retained Support Officers gave a presentation on their work.
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report
CFO Taylor presented a report to the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority requesting Members to:
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note the progress of the Retained Review Implementation Project |
This report informs Members of the progress of the Retained Review Implementation Project and seeks approval for re-profiling of future investment in the Retained Service to match latest recruitment targets better.
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report
CFO Taylor presented a report to the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority requesting Members to:
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note the progress of the Retained Review Implementation Project |
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority meeting - Report
CFO Taylor presented a report to the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority requesting Members to:
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note the progress of the Retained Review Implementation Project |
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| Sub Officer Trevor Williams as officer in charge at Clun as firefighters wash down the fire appliance after the evening drill session |
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Officer in Charge Trevor Williams at Clun with other retained firefighters on drill night |
Further information
For more information telephone Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service on 01743 260 200
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