Indicative overall funding of £324k (1.3%), for CSR07, including £108k in the first year 2008/09
The fire and rescue programme is a three year programme covering both the efficiency and improvement needs of the sector, and launched in July 2008. The programme complements the existing programme of collaboration between Fire and Rescue Services in the South West (SWFRS).
Please see links below for key support available from this workstream, which includes:
1.Benchmarking Programme - expanded regional benchmarking programme, including a full range of benefits metrics
2. Equality and Diversity Programme – all FRAs will be able to use ES@T software, peer reviews and attitudes survey
3. Lessons for SWFRS from the 2008 local area agreement round – Consultants report and follow-up support.
4. Procurement and maintenance of vehicles and other equipment – options appraisal/out line business case.
5. Operation polices – set up a regional team and evaluate effectiveness over one year
6. Regional information and learning portal – scope, develop, market and train staff to use it.
7. There is scope to add other projects to the programme for completion in 2009-10 and 2010-11
The SW RIEP has a national co-ordinating role across all RIEPs nationally for this area of work.
South West FRSs have developed an induction framework for newly appointed elected members. The framework has been designed to enable officers in Fire and Rescue Services and Councils who have responsibility for the support and development of members with responsibility for fire and rescue services to deliver a structured induction for those members. The framework is updated from time to time and can be adapted by any FRS.
Contact Graham Saunders for further information
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