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In January 2011, DCFO Paul Richardson presented the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) approach to reducing risk through a systematic strategy involving prevention, protection, and response. The focus is on achieving measurable reductions in critical and secondary incident types. A key component is the creation of the Lancashire Fire Risk Map, which assesses risk within Lower Layer Super Output Areas, enabling tailored resource allocation based on detailed risk analysis. This innovative method aims to enhance service delivery, improve value for money, and actively engages the community.
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January 2011 DAY CREWING PLUSBACKGROUND TO IMPLEMENTATIONDCFO Paul RichardsonLANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
LFRS’ approach to reducing risk • Integrated approach through prevention, protection & response • Outcome – to achieve measurable reductions in risk
INCIDENT TYPES • CRITICAL - Incidents that are likely to involve a significant threat to life, property or the environment (20% of total in typical year) • SECONDARY - Incidents that are unlikely to involve a significant threat to life property or the environment (80% of total in typical year)
CRITICAL FIRES - APPROACH • Production of Lancashire Fire Risk Map • Constructed around Lower Layer Super Output Areas (SOA’s) - 940 in Lancashire • Application of formula and risk score calculated for each SOA • Risk rated: Very High, High, Medium or Low with variable response times • Annual review and re-categorisation based on rolling three-year reference period
DETERMINING RISK AND RESPONSE LEVELS FOR EACH SOA, CALCULATION OF • Dwelling fire rate • Casualty rate* • Number of ‘other’ building fires • Index of multiple deprivation score* * Weighted scores
CONTEXT • Significant fall in activity/risk post 2006 • Economic climate – local and national • New CFA • Better use of resources/improved VfM • Investment in prevention/protection and other priority areas • Innovative approaches required
GUIDING PRINCIPLES • Resources reflective of risk - no ‘one size fits all’ • Greater value for money • Maintenance of service to the public
DCP – points to note • LFRS – a learning organisation • LFRS – a listening organisation • Engaging with • Staff • Representative bodies • Public