Information

Welcome and introductions.

 

Attendees:

PFCC Danielle Stone (DS)

DPFCC Marianne Kimani (MK)

Jonny Bugg (JB)

Paul Fell (PF)

Vaughan Ashcroft (VA)

Nick Alexander (NA)

CFO Nikki Watson (NW)

ACFO Jim Powell (JP)

Stuart McCartney (SMc)

 

DS welcomed everyone to the problem-solving meeting.

 

Action Log

An update on the Fleet Utilisation report was presented to the meetings with the Chief Fire Officer explaining further work was required in relation to the collation of relevant data. It was agreed that further discussions could be undertaken and once the issues are resolved, it be brought back to the meeting for discussion, if required but Paul Bullen and Paul Fell would initially discuss outside of the meeting.

The Commissioner asked for an update in relation to the Control Room which was provided by ACFO Jim Powell who noted that work was being undertaken by NFRS and a briefing will be provided to the PFCC once it has been completed. The ACFO also provided the PFCC an update on staffing and training needs within the Control Room which will provide a level of resilience. The PFCC requested that she be kept regularly updated on the delivery of this work. And that an update be brought to the September meeting as a full proposal,

VA and NA agreed to raise national charging model for chargeable services at the NFCC Finance Committee meeting. In addition to this, the PFCC, DPFCC and CFO requested a visit to the Mounts Fire Station to look at the facility usage and related issues

 

 

Attendance at chargeable incidents

The Chief Fire Officer presented an update to the Commissioner and noted there were a number of aspects to this topic including the fact that whilst there is list of services that can be charged, this has not been updated since 2021. She also noted the bureaucratic challenges of charging for services and the possibility it could undermine the public’s trust. The ACFO noted that the Service needs a deeper understanding of the issue and how it is approached on a day-to-day basis. The PFCC asked about the charges relating to commercial incidents. The Chief Fire Officer responded and assured the PFCC that NFRS regularly monitors demand. The OPFCC CEX noted that future proofing NFRS was important to enable the service to be proactive in how it supports other public sector partners. The OPFCC Chief Finance Officer agreed to review the national charges and raise the issue at a national meeting of colleagues. Finally, the PFCC asked for an update in relation to the Mounts Station which was provided by the ACFO for Enabling Services who agreed to provide further information to the PFCC.

 

 

AOB

 

No further business was raised.