Severe restrictions on public sector spending have meant the fire and rescue service has had to radically rethink its strategy for providing best value to the communities it serves. Regardless of which party is in power following the general election, the fire and rescue service has to develop a cost-effective service. This congress aims to promote vibrant discussion among speakers and delegates and build a consensus in regard to best practice.

Aims of the conference
  • Share information and ideas on providing a cost-effective service as a basis for developing strategies which individual fire and rescue services can adopt for themselves
  • How to change the culture – intelligence gathering, sharing information and best practice between services
  • How to maintain public trust in the wake of budget cuts and build on the unique service identity in the midst of multi-agency engagement
  • Learn about the potential and actual impact of budget cuts on frontline services and resultant industrial action How to maintain communication and core values in difficult times
  • How to integrate performance management into day-to-day working – doing more with less
  • Learn more about the role of technology in increasing efficiencies
  • Understand the different approaches to cost cutting between metropolitan and rural fire services

Speakers at the event

  • Charlie Hendry Chief Fire Officer, Kent Fire and Rescue Service
  • Paul Fuller Chief Fire Officer, Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service
  • Mike Hagen Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
  • Nick Granger Service Delivery Manager, North Lincolnshire, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

  • Peter Craig Assistant Chief Officer, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

  • Vijith Randeniya Chief Fire Officer, West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service
  • Mark Jones Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive Officer, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service 
  • Nigel Williams Dorset Fire and Rescue Service
  • Nick Collins Head of Fire, Local Government, Fire and Assessment Directorate, Audit Commission 
  • Andy Smallwood Performance and Standards Manager, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

Who should attend

Attendees should include senior and principal fire and rescue service officers, managers and elected officials, as well as fire and rescue consultants and advisors, and central government officials.

Pricing

£ 375.00 + VAT for Standard delegate rate - Fire and rescue congress