Public consultation opens on NIFRS community risk management plan

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has launched a public consultation to gather input on its Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for the next five years, as reported by the NIFRS.

The consultation aims to enhance community safety and improve fire and rescue services across Northern Ireland.

The CRMP outlines how the NIFRS plans to work efficiently, in partnership with others, to ensure that Northern Ireland remains a safe place to live and work.

The consultation will remain open until 9 January 2025, with documents and response forms available on the NIFRS website.

NIFRS Deputy Chief Fire Officer explains purpose of the plan

NIFRS Deputy Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Paul Harper emphasised the importance of public input into the new plan.

He stated: “Seeking your feedback on our draft CRMP is a key point as we outline how we intend to shape the future of fire and rescue provision in Northern Ireland.”

Harper explained that the CRMP sets out the service’s approach to managing risk and enhancing safety across the region.

He noted: “The plan sets out who we are as a service, the work that we carry out, and the steps that we take to respond effectively to an emergency situation as well as how we try to prevent emergencies happening in the first place.”

Commitment to improving service delivery and safety

The CRMP aims to ensure the NIFRS continues to provide an efficient and effective service while also managing community risks.

Harper outlined how the plan will achieve this, saying: “It provides supporting risk data and analysis to demonstrate how we will ensure that the right people, with the right skills, are in the right place, at the right time to help keep both the community and our Firefighters safe.”

Harper also highlighted the importance of supporting the needs of NIFRS employees, stating that the consultation will help shape the service for the next five years while ensuring that the organisation remains resilient.

NIFRS seeks input from all sectors of the community

The consultation is open to the public, NIFRS employees, and partners.

Harper said: “It’s important that our community is part of the approach.

“We want to hear your views whether you are a member of the public, an NIFRS employee or one of our partners.

“Your opinion matters to us, and we look forward to engaging with you.”

The consultation allows for wide-ranging feedback, which will be used to set the direction of the NIFRS over the next five years, ensuring the service remains fit for purpose and able to meet the needs of Northern Ireland.

Public invited to share views on Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s 5-year plan: Summary

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has opened a public consultation on its Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for the next five years.

The plan aims to improve community safety and enhance the effectiveness of fire and rescue services across Northern Ireland.

NIFRS Deputy Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Paul Harper explained the importance of public feedback in shaping the service’s future direction.

The CRMP sets out NIFRS’s approach to risk management and the steps it will take to ensure the right people are in place to respond to emergencies.

The consultation, which is open until 9 January 2025, invites input from the public, NIFRS employees, and partners to help shape the future of the service.