To consider report CFO/017/16 of the Deputy Chief Fire Officer, concerning the Service Delivery Plan and Station Community Risk Management Plans for 2016/17.

Members considered Report CFO/017/16 of the Deputy Chief Fire Officer, concerning the Service Delivery Plan and Station Community Risk Management Plans for 2016/17.

Members were informed that the Annual Service Delivery Plan brings together in one document, the Annual IRMP Medium Term Objectives; Functional Plan Actions; Equality Objectives; Station Community Risk Management Plans and Performance Indicators.

Members were advised that following a move from a District based delivery model, to a functional based delivery model, local Community Risk Management Plans for each station are now produced. This process has enabled plans and target outcomes to be set, which are reflective of each specific area in terms of risk and vulnerability.

Discussion took place regarding the increase in fire deaths with questions raised around the recent deaths in West Kirby, Wirral; and likely response times had West Kirby Fire Station been operational.

Members were informed of the approximated response times that could be expected from the West Kirby and the actual response time from Upton and how that would compare with the proposed new build Fire Station at Saughaull Massie; Members noted how this represents a clear consideration when recommending a merged station in Wirral.

Members were further informed of dialogue with civil servants to try to understand why the number of fire deaths has increased significantly, despite the number of accidental dwelling fires remaining constant.   They were also informed of work currently underway to revise and refresh the Home Safety Strategy, to ensure that limited resources are targeted towards those who are most vulnerable.

Members Resolved that:

The attached Service Delivery Plan for 2016/17, be approved for publication on the Authority’s website.