Work Experience at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Currently the following departments potentially have work experience available, please click on a department to get more information about what they do:

• Health and Safety

  The Health and Safety Section comprises of a Safety Coordinator and two Safety Advisors and the primary objective of the team is to ensure that the service is in compliance with its statutory duties as defined by health and safety law, to protect the health and well-being of employees whilst at work and others that may be affected by their acts and omissions.

  The activities carried out by the team are varied and involve monitoring of workplace health and safety standards and the publication of reports on the findings that are circulated to key individuals and groups throughout the organisation.

  The collation of data attained from accident investigations for analysis by the team to identify significant trends where further management intervention may be required. The section also coordinates all aspects of health and safety training ensuring that adequate levels of competence are maintained enabling risk management systems to be effectively implemented.

  Most importantly the section provides a support mechanism for all employees on health and safety issues and internal policy and procedures than underpins the service strategic aim for the prevention of accidents and ill health whilst at work.

• Estates and Facilities

  The main responsibility of Estates and Facilities is to organise the repair and maintenance of all Fire Service properties in line with current legislation. TBA

• Procurement and Stores

  LFRS Stores provides everything you see on both a fire appliance and a firefighter. From hose to helmets, everything is procured through the Stores after recommendations from Operational advisors.

  We are responsible for supplying all firefighting ensembles (PPE) and ensuring it remains suitable, safe and fit for purpose at all times. This includes measuring all new recruits to the service, supplying them with both PPE and uniform/workwear.

  We support the Service Asset Tracking system, ‘Redkite’ which allows knowledge of an items status, location, last use and service schedule. We also support the Service Appliance & Equipment department in procuring new and innovative products for use within the Service.

  The Stores also provides a weekly delivery service to stations and departments fulfilling requisitions/orders raised by stations.

• Workshops and Fleet

  Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Workshops are responsible for the Service, Maintenance and Repairs to the fleet of 184 vehicles based throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. This number is made up of Heavy vehicles such as Fire Engines, and light vehicles such as cars and vans.

  Our Workshops also provide Service, Maintenance and repairs for all other equipment used by the Fire Service such as Ladders, pumps, cutting equipment, fans and water equipment.

• Information Management

  The Information Management section conduct a wide variety of information related processes including complaints and concerns from the public, incident reports, Freedom of Information enquiries and document retention; In addition to this the section is responsible for website content and management.

  The Headquarters Reception is located within the Information Office and provides an initial point of contact for all non-emergency communications throughout the Service as well as performing administrative functions in support of Information Management.

• Human Resources / Equality and Diversity

  The HR team provide a professional HR advisory service. They ensure that employment practices are fair and equal in accordance with employment legislation, HR practice and service policy. In addition they plan and coordinate all recruitment and promotion processes. Operational Support is responsible for maintaining the appropriate crewing levels within the Service.

• Information and Communication Technology

  Provides information and communications systems which include computers, phones, mobile communications, computer networking and Business systems such as people management, payroll, intranet and email.

• Civil Contingencies

  As part of the wider Operational Planning Group it is responsible for ensuring that the Service meets its responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004; this involves working with other agencies to plan and prepare for large scale emergencies such as flooding, industrial accidents, fuel shortages and terrorist attacks. In addition it also has responsibility for internal risk management, maintenance of the Corporate Risk Register and business continuity planning (ensuring we can continue our own business during an incident that impacts on the Service).

• Community Safety Support Group

  The Community Safety Support Group has various work streams: Safer Neighbourhoods, schools education and youth engagement, including running several Princes Trust teams; and arson reduction and investigation. Our staff visit vulnerable people to carry out home fire safety checks, and engage with the public at events and educational establishments to promote fire and road safety awareness.

  Please note this department is only available to applicants who are 16 years old or over

• Operational Planning

  As part of the wider Operational Planning Group it is responsible for ensuring that the Service meets its responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004; this involves working with other agencies to plan and prepare for large scale emergencies such as flooding, industrial accidents, fuel shortages and terrorist attacks. In addition it also has responsibility for internal risk management, maintenance of the Corporate Risk Register and business continuity planning (ensuring we can continue our own business during an incident that impacts on the Service).

• Risk Information Advisory Team

  RIAT are a team who cover several departments for their administration needs. The work is based largely on the risk to Firefighters whether it is their everyday Operational Procedures or the risk to them in commercial buildings. We also assist with any various project work; scanning, inputting, photocopying and monitoring of systems. We also support areas of Community Safety through the Home Fire Safety Check and the Schools Programme.

• Planning and Performance

  The Data Team work within the Corporate Planning and Performance Team. The main responsibility of this team is to provide data management professional services and support to system users. This includes managing the Firewatch system, Incident recording System (IRS), Corporate Graphical Information System (GIS) and Corporate Addressing. The team also provides Data Protection advice and process engineering. Statistical analysis and reporting services are also carried out using a range of tools.

• Finance - General

  The main responsibility of the Finance team is to provide financial administration services, including the payment of salaries, fees and expenses, raising orders and the collection of income due.

• Finance - Accounting

  The main responsibility of the Finance – Accounting section is to reconcile our bank account and produce annual financial statements.

• Training

  The Training and Workforce Development Department provides training, development and assessment of all firefighters across a wide range of areas, including initial training, on-going reviews, incident command, driving and trauma care.

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