Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service unveils 2025-2028 risk management plan

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service has officially launched its Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2025-2028.

The CRMP outlines priorities for protecting local communities and improving safety standards.

According to Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service, the plan was developed following a 12-week public consultation conducted last year.

Over 1,500 responses were received.

The plan focuses on three primary priorities: developing a professional workforce, reducing risks through prevention and response activities, and minimising the organisation’s environmental impact.

Key priorities of the CRMP

The first priority, “our people,” aims to foster a diverse, healthy, and professional workforce.

The second priority, “our communities,” emphasises risk reduction from fires and emergencies.

This includes a mix of prevention, protection, and response strategies to safeguard the public.

The third priority, “our environment,” seeks to reduce the service’s carbon footprint while promoting resilient and sustainable communities.

Consultation feedback and community input

The CRMP reflects feedback gathered during last year’s public consultation.

Chief Fire Officer Rob Barber said: “We’re really pleased that so many people took the time to give us their views as part of the consultation.

“We’ve taken these comments on board and used them to shape this final plan.”

Ben Adams, Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime, added: “Their views and the references to my Local Fire and Rescue Plan have contributed to a CRMP that thoroughly reflects both current and emerging risk, and community expectations of their fire and rescue service.”

Focus areas and availability

Feedback from the consultation highlighted areas for improvement, including preventing incidents, working with vulnerable individuals, and conducting fire safety inspections in buildings such as high rises.

The CRMP is available to view on Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service’s website.

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service unveils 2025-2028 risk management plan: Summary

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service has launched its 2025-2028 Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).

The plan prioritises workforce development, community safety, and environmental sustainability.

It incorporates feedback from over 1,500 respondents to a public consultation held last year.

Areas of focus include incident prevention, vulnerable populations, and fire safety inspections.

The CRMP is available on the service’s website.