We have set four strategic priorities for 2015-2020 to deliver our ambition. These priorities assist us to set objectives to manage performance and direct resources where they are most needed.

Deliver a proactive community safety programme

We will:

• Ensure the authority’s statutory fire protection duties are discharged efficiently and effectively in order to reduce the risk of fire and the effects of fire should it occur
• Work with partners to reduce the risk of fires, road traffic incidents, other emergencies and enhance community well-being

Deliver a professional and resilient emergency response service

We will:

• Work with blue-light partners and other agencies to provide a safe and effective emergency response
• Ensure emergency response is dynamic and resilient reflecting changes to the level of risk and demand
• Continuously improve our emergency response by learning from ours and others experiences

Provide a safe skilled workforce that serves the needs of a diverse community

We will:

• Promote the health, safety and well-being of all employees
• Provide training and development to maintain a skilled and flexible workforce
• Create an environment that enables our staff to develop and embrace organisational and cultural change

Provide effective and ethical governance and achieve value for money

We will:

• Provide buildings, vehicles, equipment and technology that is fit for purpose to maximise organisational effectiveness
• Provide effective systems of control, performance and assurance to ensure the service operates efficiently
• Demonstrate transparent and accountable decision making throughout the organisation
• Identify and implement strategic change to reflect the economic environment

Related Strategies:

ICT Strategy – 2016-20

Community Risk Management Strategy – 2015-20

Fire Safety Strategy (559.59kb)

Training and Development Strategy (786.01kb)

Human Resources Strategy 2016-20

Human Resources Strategy 2011-15

Human Resources and Workforce Development Strategy 2008-11 (417.28kb)

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