Community Risk Management Plan.

Why do we produce a Community Risk Management Plan?

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Every fire and rescue service in England must produce a CRMP, as set out in the Fire and Rescue National Framework for England (2018). This ensures we are delivering a modern, effective, and accountable service.

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The framework sets out five key responsibilities that every fire and rescue authority must meet:

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• Fire prevention, protection and response:
  Making the right provision for preventing emergencies, protecting people and property, and responding to all fire and rescue incidents.

• Understanding risk:
  Identifying and assessing the full range of foreseeable risks that may affect our communities.

• Collaboration:
  Working closely with other emergency services and partners to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Accountability:
  Being open, transparent, and answerable to the communities we serve.

• A professional and resilient workforce:
  Developing and maintaining a skilled, flexible, diverse and resilient team.​

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Our CRMP brings all of this together into a single, public plan that sets out how we will continue to keep Northumberland safe, now and in the future.

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How do we develop the CRMP?

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Producing the CRMP involves several key stages:

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1. Identifying existing and emerging risks across Northumberland

2. Evaluating how effectively we manage these risks

3. Identifying opportunities for improvement or change

4. Setting policies, priorities and standards

5. Determining the resources we need to deliver a safe and effective service

6. Consulting with our communities, partners and staff before any final decisions are made​

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Current plan

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