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County Durham and Darlington Fire Authority Welcomes Sir Ken Knight Efficiency Review

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority welcomes the report that has today been published by Sir Ken Knight into the review of efficiencies and operations in fire and rescue authorities in England.

Susan Johnson, Chief Executive of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service said “We welcome the report and are currently considering the conclusions that have been made. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is at the forefront of implementing a number of the efficiency measures that have been identified. We have introduced innovative staffing arrangements that are aligned to the risks in our communities and our shift systems have recently been changed so that they are amongst the most efficient in the Country”

Combined Fire Authority

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FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE HQ
Finchale Road, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5JR
Tel: 0845 305 8383
Fax: 0191 383 0907
Minicom: 0191 384 7840
Email: ServiceHQ@ddfire.gov.uk
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County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority Accounts 2010/11

The audited Annual Accounts for the Combined Fire Authority have been approved and are available to view. Read more.
 
The Authority's Annual Governance Statement has also been approved and is available to download. Read more.