IRMP – To introduce an additional fire appliance

Following a comprehensive review of risk and incident data, we commenced a pilot in October 2020 introducing an additional fire appliance (fire engine) into our fleet. This appliance was based at West Denton Community Fire Station, which was identified, using extensive data and risk information, as the optimum location for this resource.

Following continued review of the pilot, the Service is proposing to keep this additional appliance at West Denton Community Fire Station, on a permanent basis. This represents a positive investment in resources, creating an additional 4 Crew Manager roles and 12 firefighter roles, and will enhance operational response and resilience across the Service area.