“Have Your Say”

Today Wednesday June 16 saw the launch of the Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) consultation, where we are seeking feedback from residents of Tyne & Wear about the following four proposals:

Proposal One

To introduce an additional fire appliance at West Denton Community Fire Station.

This proposal would result in the addition of a further 4 Crew Managers and 12 Firefighter roles into the Service.

Proposal Two

To primary staff the Service’s Aerial Ladder Platforms (ALPs). This proposal would result in the addition of a further 8 Crew Managers and 16 Firefighter roles into the Service.

Proposal Three

To change the current shift arrangements at Birtley Community Fire Station. This means the fire station would be crewed for 12 hours during the day, and fire cover will be provided by neighbouring stations at night.  This proposal would result in the addition of a further 1 Crew Manager role into the Service.

Proposal Four

To change the current shift arrangements at Rainton Bridge Community Fire Station. This proposal will result in the addition of a further 2 Watch Managers, 3 Crew Managers and 8 Firefighter roles into the Service.

(This process is required when a request is submitted to make changes to Fire Service resources across the Service).

Please find below a link our TWFRS website where the IRMP Consultation page can be located. Please take a moment to look over the information and take part in the online survey.

www.twfire.gov.uk/about-us/what-we-do/integrated-risk-management-plan-irmp-2021-2024

IRMP Consultation video:

There is a comprehensive video located on the IRMP Consultation home page that explains in detail the whole consultation process – hopefully it will answer any questions you might have.

If you have any queries about the IRMP Consultation please use the following dedicated email address Consultation@twfire.gov.uk

The consultation will run until 12:00 on Wednesday August 11.