The London Fire Brigade - what's next?
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has made significant progress in recent years, with the service removed from enhanced monitoring in March last year and an inspection in November finding it to be “outstanding” in one area, and “good” in five more.
But the same report also assessed the LFB as “requires improvement” in how it manages performance and develops leaders and only “adequate” in four areas – including promoting the right values and culture. As there is no room for complacency, what are the priorities for the LFB going forward?
Tomorrow, the London Assembly Fire Committee will ask the Deputy Mayor responsible for the Fire Service, HM Inspector Lee Freeman KPM, and senior representatives from the LFB about the issues arising from the recent His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services inspection report.
A question-and-answer session with the LFB and Deputy Mayor will follow covering diversifying the workforce, training, evacuation of high-rise buildings and the Professional Standards Unit.
The meeting will take place on Tuesday 18 March from 10am, in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.
The guests are:
Panel 1 – HMICFRS Inspection:
- Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service
- His Majesty’s Inspector Lee Freeman KPM, HMICFRS.
- Jonathan Smith, Deputy Commissioner and Operational Director for Preparedness and Response, LFB
- Charlie Pugsley, Deputy Commissioner and Operational Director for Prevention, Protection and Policy, LFB
Panel 2 – Q&A:
- Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service
- Jonathan Smith, Deputy Commissioner and Operational Director for Preparedness and Response, LFB
- Charlie Pugsley, Deputy Commissioner and Operational Director for Prevention, Protection and Policy, LFB
- Sally Hopper, Director for People, LFB
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- Read the agenda in full.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
- Hina Bokhari OBE AM, Chair of the Fire Committee, is available for interview.
- Find out more about the work of the Fire Committee.