We aim to manage risks and ensure that our resources are allocated in the best way to reduce the number of emergency incidents and the associated risk of injury or death in the local area.
To help us achieve our vision of ‘Safest People, Safest Places’ the Authority has the following priorities:
- Emergency response - We will plan and prepare for emergencies and provide a professional and effective response at all times.
- Business fire safety - We will provide professional advice and assurance to support business development and ensure public safety.
- Community safety - We will engage and educate people to improve their safety and wellbeing.
- Value for money - We will deliver an efficient fire and rescue service through the effective use of public money and be accountable to the public.
- Working together - We will work closely with our partners to improve public safety.
- Our people, our way - We will support and develop our staff and ensure our values are at the centre of everything we do.
The ways in which we achieve these aims and objectives is set out in the following documents:
Community Risk Management Plan
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety Statement of Intent