12 November 2013 - Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

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Issue: 46/201312 November 2013

The Weekly Bulletin for Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service Personnel

IRMP 2014 / 15 CONSULTATION: REMINDER TO HAVEYOUR SAYG Worrall, Policy and Research, FSHQ - 01606 868407

Thank you to all staff who have taken the time to have theirsay on the draft Integrated Risk Management Plan for2014/15 (IRMP 11) so far. The Service is now halfwaythrough its 12 week consultation period so if you have yet todo so, please visit the IRMP page of the intranet before theclose of the consultation on December 16th and provideyour views.

The draft 2014/15 Plan proposes to continue with theemergency response programme outlined in the previousIRMP (IRMP10). There are also a number of other proposalsset out in this year’s draft Plan, such as:

• Increasing the Service’s support and lobbying aroundthe campaigns to fit sprinklers in all new buildings andmaking it a legal requirement for private landlords to fitlong-life, linked smoke alarms in all properties.

• Running a pilot project to provide a paid-for HomeSafety Assessment (HSA) programme to low-riskhouseholds.

• Carrying out a feasibility study into the potential of adedicated Safety Centre for young people in Cheshire.

Please take a few minutes to view the draft plan on theService’s consultation page and fill in a brief online survey,by following the link below:

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3Humberside controlcontact numbers

3Dynamic air flow pressurerelieving mattresses

4Annual declaration ofinterest

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http://i.cheshirefire.gov.uk/strategy-policy/irmp/year-11-plan/year-11-plan.

For further information about the consultation please contact Sian Corrigan on 01606 868305([email protected]) or Graeme Worrall on 01606 868407([email protected]).

WORKING WITH HELICOPTERSN Wilson, Health, Safety and Well-being, FSHQ - 01606 868661

Service personnel attending incidents to which an air ambulance has been called need to beaware of the correct procedures for approaching a helicopter and working with the air ambulancecrew (see SOP 4.3 Air, e-docs 143). In addition all drivers of Service vehicles need to be aware ofthe risks associated with approaching too close to a helicopter during landing or whilst it ispreparing to take off.

Bond Air Services who provide air ambulance support in some areas including the North Westhave received near miss reports from two pilots regarding emergency service vehiclesapproaching too close to the moving blades; neither of these incidents involved the Service butserve to illustrate the problem. Extracts from the reports are copied below:

Occurrence Report 1:

The aircraft was parked on the road, the police had closed the road for approx. 300m in bothdirections. After the paramedic gave the clear to start signal he had become aware of a blueHonda CRV with flashing blue lights approaching the rear of the aircraft at 15 to 20 mph. Thevehicle gave no indication of slowing down and looked as if it was going to attempt to drive pastthe side of the aircraft. This would have taken it under the rotor disc. Once we had lifted there wasa one-way conversation where the fire service senior officer in the car stated “I have anotherincident to go to” before he sped off.

Occurrence Report 2:

After the crew had left via land ambulance for the hospital I returned to the aircraft to pre-flight itand load surplus equipment. I asked an attending Police officer if he could close the No1 lane ofthe opposing carriageway (No2 lane already closed whilst we attended) to enable me to take offand return to Base. After achieving ground idle on both engines and conducting the post enginestart checks I became aware of a police BMW X5 driving towards me. In somewhat disbelief Ifrantically gesticulated for him to stop, which he did almost under the spinning disc area. I thenwaved him to reverse away from the arc at which point he drove forward, again a frantic wave forhim to stop which he then did. He had reached the point where his bonnet was just under the discin my 10 o’clock position. A combination of my wide eyes and frantic waving then achieved itsintended purpose and he reversed away and clear. I then ran up to flight idle and took off shakingmy head all the way home.

Bond Air Services have produced a poster offering guidance to emergency services on helicopterawareness. A copy of which will be sent to all stations. An electronic version of the poster can befound on the intranet in the Health Safety and Well-being section under Guidance.

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PLANNING, PERFORMANCE AND COMMUNICATIONS

HUMBERSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE - SERVICE CONTROL CONTACT NUMBERST Bevington, Planning, Performance and Communications, FSHQ - 01606 868657

Please be advised of the changes to emergency contact numbers for Humberside Fire & RescueService with effect from Monday 18th November.

COMMUNITY SAFETYDYNAMIC AIR FLOW PRESSURE RELIEVING MATTRESSES AND HOME OXYGENA Shaw, Community Fire Safety, FSHQ - 01606 868474

The Service has received guidance from the North West Regional Home Oxygen Lead that hasbeen produced by Manchester FRS. The information consists of Dynamic Air flow PressureRelieving Mattresses and Home Oxygen fire prevention guidance and a medical advice alert.

http://i.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/news/dynamic-air-flow-pressure-relieving-mattresses-and-home-oxygen

All staff who undertake a fire prevention/Community Safety role should now familiarise themselveswith the information and guidance, ensuring they have a working knowledge.

Pressure relieving devices and fire safety tips

• Never smoke in bed or whilst using a pressure relieving device• Never burn candles in the room where your bed or device is kept• Never use matches or lighters near your bed or device• Never use electric blankets in combination with your bed• Never overload electric sockets• Never place hot items, such as hairdryers or heated hairstyling appliances, on your bed or device

✔ Keep ignition sources away from your bed or device✔ Ensure that electrical equipment is away from your bed or device✔ Ensure that fires and heaters are a safe distance away from your bed or device✔ If barrier medications/creams that contain petroleum, oil or paraffin are used ask a

NEWS AND GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LINE TYPECURRENT CONTACT

DETAILSNEW CONTACT

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Ex directory emergency line 01482 645752 01482 645712

Ex directory emergency line 01482 566453 01482 566454

Critical contact number(For use in Spate)

07624 31043407624 310435

Fax number 01482 567447 Remains the same

Admin 01482 565333/567425 01482 567425

Email address [email protected] Remains the same


pharmacist or care provider to recommend suitable non-flammable alternatives✔ If mobility aid is used keep it in reach of your bed or device✔ Use fire retardant bedding✔ Ensure essential electrical items are maintained, and switched off and unplugged at the mains when not in use

✔ Ensure there are working smoke alarms in the property, tested weekly.

HUMAN RESOURCES

ANNUAL DECLARATION OF INTERESTL Daniels, Employee Relations, FSHQ - 01606 868303

This is a reminder that CFRS employees are required to complete an Annual Declaration ofInterest form and return it to the ‘Code of Conduct’ inbox by 30th November 2013.

As part of your Terms and Conditions of Employment there is a requirement under the Code ofConduct policy for employees to complete an annual Declaration of Interest form, advising of anypersonal relationships or other activity/affiliation that may be deemed to be a conflict of interest.This form should be completed by ALL employees, and nil returns are required.

Please ensure that you read the Code of Conduct prior to completing the form. The ‘Code ofConduct Policy’ can be accessed via eDocs (Document number 1212) and the ‘Declaration ofInterest’ form can be accessed via the Intranet: Organisational Structure: Human Resources: HRForms.

Please return your completed form to the ‘Code of Conduct’ inbox from your CFRS individualemail account by 30th November 2013.

If you have any queries, please contact Linsey Daniels or any member of the HR Policy Team on(01606) 868303 or email [email protected]’

LEAVER ANNOUNCEMENTJ Fildes, Resourcing, People & Development, FSHQ - 01606 868457

Firefighter Andrew Price based at Birchwood Fire Station is due to retire from the Service on 1stDecember 2013 after 30 years of Service.

We would like to wish him well in his retirement.

CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICEVACANCYL Christian, Employee Services, People & Organisational Development, FSHQ - 01606 868409

Station Manager Vacancies – Community Fire ProtectionDo you have what it takes to be an effective leader and inspire and maintain high performancefrom individuals/teams in our first class organisation? Are you ready for an exciting challenge with

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great prospects, training and job satisfaction? If you are – read on.

The successful candidate(s) will be required to reside within the county and these posts attract arelocation allowance up to £10,000.

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service has been officially classed as one of the top performing Servicesin the country by independent inspectors and awarded Fire Service of the Year.

Station Manager A£37,096 - £38,209 plus 20% Flexi Duty Allowance

Working within the Headquarters team you will research, prepare and present reports, policiesand papers and ensure the currency of all systems and procedures. You will support the effectivedelivery of all Community Fire Protection activities including the provision of technical advice andguidance on all Community Fire Protection matters. Additionally as part of a flexible duty systemyou will be responsible for responding to and managing operational and fire safety incidents,undertaking fire investigations and reporting on incidents.

Station Manager B£37,096 - £40,915 plus 20% Flexi Duty Allowance

Within this role you would be responsible for leading and managing a legislative fire safety teamfor a Unitary area which will include managing performance, planning work activities, advising ontechnical fire safety matters and developing individuals. Additionally, as part of a flexible dutysystem, you will be responsible for responding to and managing operational and fire safetyincidents, undertaking fire investigations and reporting on incidents.

Applicants for both posts must be able to demonstrate:

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of fire safety legislation • A thorough knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of fire safety design in buildings

• An ability to apply that knowledge in the operational environment to help resolve incidents• Leadership and Management skills• Incident Command competence in accordance with EFSM 2

Applications are invited from substantive Watch and Station Managers who have successfullycompleted or are registered to undertake IFE Level 4 Certificate.

Further information, an Application Form and Job Description can be obtained via the Serviceintranet Jobs pages or by calling the Resourcing Team on 01606 868457.

Candidates successful at application stage will be invited to undertake an initial assessment. Ifsuccessful at the assessment centre you will be invited back to attend the second stage of theselection process which will include an interview.

Assessments will be taking place on 18th, 22nd & 25th November 2013.

Interviews will be conducted on 3rd & 5th December 2013.

Please quote Job Ref: 44/13/SMCFP on your application.


Closing date for applications: Deadline extended to Friday 15th November 2013, 9.00am.

Please e-mail your completed application to [email protected] or post toResourcing Team, Employee Services, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Sadler Road,Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2FQ.

OTHER FIRE SERVICES / BRIGADES

Brigade Vacancy Closing Date

Wiltshire Fire & RescueService Control

Control Firefighters 18th November 2013Further details:

www.wiltsfire.gov.uk and follow the link to the job vacancypages

Cleveland Fire Brigade Learning and DevelopmentAdvisor (Watch Manager B)

17:00 hours on 29thNovember 2013

Further details:

http://jobs.cfoa.org.uk/1752

Wiltshire Fire & RescueService Control

Control Firefighters 18th November 2013Further details:

www.wiltsfire.gov.uk and follow the link to the job vacancypages


SPORTS AND WELFARE

CFRS WOMEN’S INSTITUTIONH Crick, Planning, Performance and Communications, FSHQ - 01606 868821

CFRS WI is collecting food for the Salvation Army this winter and is asking if you can spare anextra can or packet of food in your weekly shopping to please put it in the collection box which isoutside the Corporate Comms office at Headquarters.

Acceptable food includes meat, fish, vegetables, soup and fruit. Packets of rice, pasta, cereal,biscuits are also most welcome. Every can or packet of food donated will go to help those inneed, including families, older people, teenagers in shelters and homeless men and women.

Thank you.

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