Community Risk Programme

1. Community Risk Programme

2. Introduction

3. Contents

4. History of risk management plans (RMP) Standards of Fire Cover Centred on Response

5. History of RMP: Pre-2004 In the Line of Fire Out of the Line of Fire Bain Review

6. History of RMP: Post-2004 New Fire and Rescue Services Act Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order Introduction of RMP and Devolved Status of Fire

7. What is an IRMP?

8. What is an IRMP?: ‘Integrated’ Deployment of resources • Across all areas of: • prevention • protection • response • In an integrated fashion to reduce risk within the communities in the most efficient and effective way Working with partners Working with communities Working with other agencies

9. What is an IRMP?: ‘Risk Management’ Identifying the risks to be managed Assessing the risks Determining the best way to deploy resources to reduce risk “as low as reasonably practicable” (ALARP) Evaluating effectiveness

10. What is an IRMP?: ‘Plan’ Risk and evidence based A public-facing plan that is: Developed with engagement Technically rigorous Refined through consultation Resilient to legal challenge Agreed and implemented by fire authorities across the UK Should suit circumstances of individual fire authorities

11. What is the Community Risk Programme? NFCC strategic commitment “NFCC will work with FRSs to ensure that Risk Assessments align to a national definition of risk, supporting the development of risk assessment methodologies which allow a consistent risk-based approach to risk management planning, enables FRSs to focus its resources on activities where they will have the greatest impact on reducing risk and vulnerability within their communities.” The Challenge There is currently no sector endorsed evidence based toolkit to support UKFRSs in developing their community  risk management plans. The absence of a toolkit has resulted in inconsistent approaches being taken with limited good practice recognised nationally.

12. What is the Community Risk Programme? NFCC Community Risk Programme Vision "To be the evidence based toolkit of choice for assessing Fire & Rescue related risk and vulnerability to contribute towards improving the safety, health and well-being of communities and to be an enabler for economic prosperity across the United Kingdom."

13. The Product A sector endorsed toolkit: Underpinned by evidence Flexible in its use Consistent approach to RMP

14. What are the benefits? Consistent CRM with improved links to inputs, outputs & outcomes Evidence based clarity for the Sector on the role of ‘firefighters’ Supporting prosperity through inclusive risk mitigation Increased confidence & clarity with citizens through a connected approach.  Improved connectivity with the wider public service ‘risk’ assessment strategies

15. The programme will deliver a digital solution that: Generates capacity, data, expertise, understanding and competence at a national level to support this function • Creates a national standard supported • by tools, that can be used locally to develop • an RMP Supports political understanding and local communication, engagement and consultation in the creation of RMPs

16. Components of RMP Data Evaluate Identify Hazards Assess Risks Identify controls Deploy controls FRS physical assets • Infrastructure • Buildings • Transport • Industry People Underlying causes Prevention Value for money Personnel (Ops and Non-Ops) Processes Environmental Protection Geographical Specialist staff Efficiency Places Response Terrorism Systems Effectiveness Hazardous Materials Public engagement / Impact Assessment

17. Areas the Programme will support implementation Programme Support Engagement Digital application Training Benefits Realisation

18. Risk, Capabilities & Funding – How does it fit together?

19. Research Project

20. Research Context NTU strategic perspective Create an evidence base to support professional, informed judgements about resourcing to address or mitigate the assessed risk

21. Research Project Aims Review Current FRS Practice Identify Good Practice Identify Gaps in Practice Suggest Areas for Future Direction

22. Research Project Six areas: UK FRS Survey: 43 responses UKFRS Risk Assessment Response 30 International responses Prevention Protection Working in partnership with NTU Disposition of Resources Evaluation

23. NTU Research Considerations FRS Use of Data FRS Use of Evidence CRM Methodology Evaluation Other Related Issues

24. Research Messages Current CRM toolkit (FSEC) deemed unusable and/or irrelevant FRS deemed data poor compared to other emergency services Development required in the ‘what’ & ‘how’ data sources are used to RA Limited use of ‘up-to-date’ guidance or academic/Government research Majority of FRSs do NOT evaluate the Effectiveness of risk mitigation interventions

25. Research Messages Further development of collaborative arrangements to support data sharing Establish a Sector Intelligence Model (evidence base) for evaluation methodology NFCC to facilitate a national & regional risk assessment Training in statistical analyses, evidence based practice, etc Further Research Required

26. What Next

27. What’s next? Continuous engagement with stakeholders We will test and refine to further shape the programme Completion of NTU Research findings (April 2019) Workshops to further explore work of the programme

28. What next? National Toolkit to support CRM National QA Standardised Database R & D to consider the credibility of data sources Review & maintain relevant up-to-date guidance, good practice repository Refine NFCC Strategy

29. What next? Commission research to establish economic & social cost of fire Establish a Sector Intelligence Model For evaluation methodologies Develop a competency framework in CRM Collaboration with HO, HMICFRS, other Emergency services Communicate & Consult

30. Thank you