Training in the London Fire Brigade has been highlighted as an area that needs major investment, according to three recent independent reports.
Recently appointed London Fire Commissioner, Andy Roe said that training is a top priority for him and that changes would start from 1 January 2020.
Tomorrow, the London Assembly Fire, Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee will question LFB on its current training programme and plans to address the issues raised in the reports.
Other guests include:
- Andy Roe, London Fire Commissioner
- Roy Wilsher, Chair, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)
- Robert Scott, Managing Director, Ribband Star Consultancy Ltd
- Richard Mills, Deputy Commissioner – Safety and Assurance, London Fire Brigade
- Peter Groves, Assistant Director – Training and Professional Development, London Fire Brigade
- Sue Budden, Director of Corporate Services, London Fire Brigade
- Gordon Reynolds, Director – Fire Emergency Services and Training, Babcock
- Matthew Hayward, Managing Director, Babcock
The meeting will take place on Thursday, 30 January at 10am in the Chamber, City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE via webcast or on our YouTube channel.
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Notes to editors
- The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report, the London Fire Commissioner’s (LFC) independent review of training and development and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) report.
- Read the agenda papers.
- Andrew Dismore AM, Chair of the Fire, Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee, is available for interview.
- Find out more about the London Assembly Fire, Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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