The changes to building fire safety standards, the increasing impacts of climate change emergencies, and opportunities and risks posed by new technology have altered the way fire and rescue services keep people safe. We continue to demonstrate that we can adapt to most situations just as effectively and efficiently, using our resources wisely, but in different and innovative ways.
I am incredibly proud to lead the district team who display passion, skill, commitment, and continue to deliver a great service to the communities of Kirklees.
This year, we will increase our community engagement to enhance the services we deliver to the people of Kirklees. Community-based activities will further strengthen the relationships between neighbourhoods, partners, and the service. We are focused on embedding and evaluating these new ways of working to ensure they are tailored to local needs and deliver the most effective interventions and responses to local risks.
We need to change how we deliver services to ensure we are ‘Making West Yorkshire Safer’. This plan is the start of resetting and reaffirming our priorities based on current and future challenges, and how we will seize this opportunity to improve further. It provides a clear understanding of how we will continue to prevent, protect, and respond efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the Kirklees communities.
Our strategic priorities within this plan are aligned with the service Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).
This plan is supported by the District Team, local stations, and our PDRs, ensuring everyone understands their value in delivering our focus of keeping the communities of Kirklees safe.
