Fire and Rescue staff and training policy

(For the purpose of this request, 'practical training' refers to scenario-based, simulation, or live exercise activities, as opposed to purely theoretical or classroom-based training)

Staffing and Roles

1. What is the total number of Fire Control staff in your brigade, including ranks?

2. Do you have a designated training and exercising manager for the Fire Control department?

a. If yes, what are their relevant qualifications or professional training related to the role?

b. When was this role established?

c. Is this a permanent, full-time position?

3. Is there a designated training and exercising budget specifically for the Fire Control department? a. If yes, what percentage of the overall department budget does this represent?

Training Policy

4.Are there policies or procedures in place to ensure uninterrupted training for Fire Control teams (e.g., operational cover during exercises)?

a. If yes, please provide a copy of the relevant policy if possible.

b. If not, is training typically conducted during normal working shifts with potential for interruptions?

5. Has your service piloted or implemented any digital/simulation-based tools for Fire Control training or exercising, including virtual reality technologies? Please give details if yes.

Practical Training Participation between 31st July 2023 to 31st July 2025:

6. How many times have Fire Control staff participated in practical training exercises involving only Fire Control?

7. How many times have Fire Control staff participated in practical training exercises with other teams or departments within your brigade?

8. How many times have Fire Control staff participated in practical training exercises with other fire brigades?

9. How many times have Fire Control staff participated in practical training exercises with other agencies, including Police or Ambulance?

Staffing and Roles:

1. 21 - One Station Manager (Control), four Watch Manager (Control) , four Crew Manager (Control), 12 Firefighter (Control).

2. No.

3. No.

Training Policy

4. No.

a. Not applicable.

b. Training is typically conducted during normal working shifts with potential for interruptions.

5. No.

Practical Training Participation

6. 60.

7. 15.

8. 43.

9. 23.