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GLOSSARY
Expressions or words used in the Fire and Rescue Service that may not be familiar in another context.
Best Value
A guide developed by Central Government which refers to the use of resources, entrusted to all levels of government, to secure best value for money in the expenditure of taxpayers' money.
Integrated Risk Management
The Integration of the traditional Fire and Rescue Service practices of intervention and prevention, together with the contributions of external partners. The rationale is to reduce risk in the most efficient ways possible.
TYPES OF INSPECTIONS
Principal
A comprehensive and detailed inspection held with each Fire and Rescue Service every 3 years.
Performance Management (follow up)
For the other 2 years the progress of specific issues raised at the Principal Inspection are reviewed.
Thematic
An inspection which has a specific theme eg fire raising
PERSONNEL
Establishment
The ministerial approved number of employees if all positions were filled (removed as at 31 March 2005)
Actual
The actual number of employees in post during a given period.
TYPE OF FIREFIGHTER
Wholetime
Person employed full time as a firefighter
Retained
Persons who have agreed to be on call and are paid a fixed fee for this plus an hourly rate for actual service. They are also expected to train for 3 hours per week in fire fighting, rescue techniques and community service.
Volunteer
These firefighters are normally found in more rural areas and are called on less often than the Retained. They will be paid expenses.
Control Room
Uniformed staff employed in call handling, dispatch of appliances and the co-ordination of emergency incidents.
Service Support Staff
Other staff who do not fall under the category of emergency uniformed personnel. These staff will be employed in a number of areas.
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