Chief Fire Officer
As the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, you would be responsible for leading and managing the organization’s human resources and operational requirements. This includes ensuring that the service is able to respond effectively to fires, accidents, and other emergencies, as well as working to modernize and improve the efficiency of the organization.
Under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, the CFO has specific responsibilities related to the management and direction of the fire and rescue service, including:
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the service
- Ensuring that the service has the necessary resources and equipment to carry out its duties
- Managing the budget and financial resources of the service
- Ensuring that the service is able to respond effectively to emergencies
- Providing leadership and guidance to staff within the service
- Working with other emergency services and local authorities to coordinate responses to emergencies
- Ensuring that the service is able to meet the needs of the community it serves
- In addition to these responsibilities, the CFO may also be responsible for working with the Isle of Wight Council to achieve its aspirations and objectives for the service, which may include initiatives related to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer
As the Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) of a fire and rescue service, you would be responsible for deputizing for the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and undertaking the core functions of a Fire and Rescue Authority as outlined in Part 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004. This includes being directly responsible for leading and resolving critical incidents, as well as providing advice that would help reduce the Authority’s liability in the event of a critical incident or disaster event.
Some specific responsibilities of the DCFO may include:
- Leading the response to major emergencies and critical incidents, including coordinating the efforts of multiple agencies and departments
- Providing strategic leadership and direction to the organization, including developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the
- effective and efficient operation of the service
- Managing the budget and financial resources of the service, including preparing and presenting reports on financial performance to the CFO and other stakeholders
- Ensuring that the service has the necessary resources and equipment to carry out its duties, including working with the CFO to develop and maintain the service’s operational capabilities
- Providing guidance and support to staff within the service, including training and professional development opportunities
- Working with other emergency services and local authorities to coordinate responses to emergencies and critical incidents
- Ensuring that the service is able to meet the needs of the community it serves, including working with community groups and organizations to identify and address local issues and concerns.
Head of Operations and Fire Resilience
As the Head of Operations and Fire Resilience for a fire and rescue service, you would be responsible for ensuring that the service discharges its diverse operational commitments to the highest standards. This includes overseeing the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the service, as well as coordinating the efforts of multiple departments and agencies to respond to emergencies and critical incidents.
In addition to these responsibilities, you may also be responsible for contributing to the Fire and Rescue Service Mutual Aid Protocol both locally, regionally, and nationally. This protocol outlines the procedures and protocols that should be followed when providing mutual aid between different fire and rescue services, and could involve coordinating the deployment of personnel and equipment to support other services during major emergencies or disasters.
Other specific responsibilities of the Head of Operations and Fire Resilience may include:
- Developing and implementing strategies to improve the service’s operational capabilities and capacity
- Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the service’s equipment and facilities
- Ensuring that the service has the necessary resources and personnel to carry out its duties
- Providing leadership and guidance to staff within the service, including training and professional development opportunities
- Coordinating the response to major emergencies and critical incidents, including working with other emergency services and local authorities to develop and implement effective response plans
- Developing and implementing risk assessment and management processes to help ensure the safety of personnel and the public
- Working with community groups and organizations to identify and address local issues and concerns related to fire and emergency response.
Governance and Improvement Manager
As the Governance and Improvement Manager for a fire and rescue service, you would be responsible for ensuring that all plans and actions taken by the service are aligned with its statutory responsibilities as outlined in the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and any other relevant legislation. This includes ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately and that financial procedures are followed to ensure that the service is providing value for money to the community it serves.
Some specific responsibilities of the Governance and Improvement Manager may include:
- Reviewing and updating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
- Monitoring the service’s performance and identifying areas for improvement
- Working with the leadership team to develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service
- Allocating resources and managing budgets to support the service’s operations and initiatives
- Overseeing the development and implementation of processes for risk assessment and management
- Ensuring that the service is able to meet its statutory responsibilities and contribute to the achievement of the corporate objectives of the Isle of Wight Council
- Working with other departments and agencies to coordinate the response to emergencies and critical incidents
- Providing guidance and support to staff within the service to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their duties effectively.
Group Manager, Prevention, Protection and Response
As the Group Manager, Prevention, Protection and Response for a fire and rescue service, you would be responsible for overseeing a range of operational, community safety, and technical fire safety issues. This includes coordinating the flow of risk information across these three areas in line with the Integrated Risk Management Plan, as well as managing the operations of 5 of the 10 stations on the Island.
Some specific responsibilities of the Group Manager, Prevention, Protection and Response may include:
- Leading the development and implementation of strategies to prevent fires and other emergencies, as well as to protect the community and the environment from potential risks
- Overseeing the response to fires, accidents, and other emergencies, including coordinating the efforts of multiple departments and agencies to ensure an effective and efficient response
- Working with community groups and organizations to develop and implement initiatives that promote fire safety and disaster preparedness
- Managing the operations of the stations under your responsibility, including ensuring that personnel and equipment are available to respond to emergencies as needed
- Coordinating the flow of risk information between the prevention, protection, and response teams to ensure that risks are being identified and addressed in a timely manner
- Ensuring that the service is able to meet its statutory responsibilities and contribute to the achievement of the corporate objectives of the Isle of Wight Council
- Providing guidance and support to staff within the service to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their duties effectively.
Group Manager, Diversity and Workforce
As a Group Manager, Diversity and Workforce, your role involves overseeing and managing various aspects of the organization’s operations that are crucial to the safety and effectiveness of the firefighters. This includes training and development programs, as well as health and safety policies and procedures. You are also responsible for managing performance and risk, as well as overseeing human resources matters such as equality and diversity. Additionally, you may be involved in change management projects to help the organization adapt to new circumstances or challenges. You also have responsibility for managing five fire stations, which involves overseeing their operations and ensuring that they are running smoothly and efficiently.
Group Manager Mobilising & Communications
As a Group Manager Mobilising & Communications, you are a member of the strategic management team and have a key role in managing the Fire Control Centre and all related technical aspects of mobilising and communication systems, equipment, and infrastructure. You are also the lead officer for the integration of the FiReControl and Firelink projects, which will introduce regional Fire Control Centres across England and a new national digital radio system for Fire and Rescue Services in England, Wales, and Scotland. This role requires a strong understanding of the technical aspects of mobilising and communications systems, as well as the ability to lead and manage projects effectively. It also involves working closely with other members of the strategic management team to ensure that the organization’s operations are running smoothly and efficiently.
Operational Planning Manager
As an Operational Planning Manager, you are a lead manager within the Technical Support and Operational Planning Team and are responsible for managing the risk information process for all personnel within the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS). As a category 1 responder, the FRS has a duty to work with other agencies in a multi-agency environment to deal with operational preparedness issues through the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and you play a key role in this process. In addition to your role as an Operational Planning Manager, you are also a Station Manager at Ryde fire station, which has an establishment of around 20 personnel. As a Station Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the operations of the station and ensuring that it is running smoothly and efficiently. You are also a Senior Duty Officer, responding to operational incidents across the community. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as a thorough understanding of risk management and operational planning in the context of the FRS.
Also a Station Manager at Ryde fire station which has an establishment of approximately 20 personnel and am a Senior Duty Officer , responding across the community to operational incidents.
Community Risk Reduction Manager
As a Community Risk Reduction Manager, you are responsible for leading the management of the organization’s Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) and ensuring that it reflects local needs and sets out plans to effectively address both existing and potential risks to communities. You also have the responsibility of ensuring that the fire and rescue service is available to offer advice when parish plans are being formulated, which helps to provide a clearer understanding of the risks present in the communities served by the organization. In addition to your role as a Community Risk Reduction Manager, you also manage two fire stations in the West Wight – Freshwater and Yarmouth. This involves overseeing their operations and ensuring that they are running smoothly and efficiently. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as a thorough understanding of risk management and community engagement.
Station Manager Performance and Risk
As a Station Manager Performance and Risk, your primary role is to facilitate performance management throughout the fire and rescue service and ensure that it is aligned with corporate systems. You may also have secondary responsibilities in health and safety and risk management, deputizing for the Safety Performance and Risk Manager as needed. In addition to your role as a Station Manager Performance and Risk, you are also a Station Manager for Cowes Fire station and a Senior Duty Officer. This involves overseeing the operations of the fire station and responding to operational incidents as a Senior Duty Officer. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as a thorough understanding of performance management, health and safety, and risk management.
Community Risk Planning Manager
As a Community Risk Planning Manager, your role involves assessing and planning for risks in the community that relate to the Fire and Rescue Service. This includes known risks such as farms, houses, factories, harbours, and airports, as well as one-off risks such as music festivals and Cowes week. Your role involves gathering and analyzing information about potential risks in the community, developing plans to mitigate those risks, and working with other agencies and organizations to ensure that these plans are effectively implemented. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as an understanding of risk assessment and management principles. It also involves good communication skills, as you will likely be working with a variety of different stakeholders to coordinate risk management efforts.
Community Safety Manager.
As a Community Safety Manager, you lead a team that provides coordination, support, and advocacy for a range of community safety activities on the Isle of Wight. Your team’s primary role is with fire education, delivered to schools, domestic premises, and community groups. You also work in partnership with other agencies to provide road safety education and support for young people within the ‘Safer Neighbourhoods’ community. This role involves overseeing the team’s activities, developing and implementing strategies and programs to promote community safety, and working closely with other agencies and organizations to coordinate efforts and ensure that community safety initiatives are effectively delivered. It requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as an understanding of community safety and education principles.
Technical Support Manager
As a Technical Support Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the fleet maintenance program and managing the procurement of operational equipment and service vehicles in accordance with the organization’s vehicle replacement scheme. You may also have line management responsibilities for personnel within the Technical Support Department, Service stores, and Hydrant Technician. This role involves working closely with County Transport to ensure that the organization’s fleet is properly maintained and that all necessary equipment and vehicles are procured and replaced as needed. It requires strong organizational and management skills, as well as an understanding of fleet maintenance and procurement processes.
Technical Fire Safety and Enforcement Officer
As a Technical Fire Safety and Enforcement Officer, you lead a team of specialist fire safety inspectors who advise on and enforce fire safety legislation in all premises except single private dwellings on the Isle of Wight. This role involves overseeing the work of the team, ensuring that they are following proper procedures and protocols, and coordinating with other agencies and organizations as needed. It also involves working with businesses and organizations to ensure that they are complying with fire safety laws and regulations, and providing guidance and assistance as needed to help them meet these requirements. This role requires a thorough understanding of fire safety legislation and enforcement procedures, as well as strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Station Manager, Newport Fire Station
Responsible for the efficient running of a station which is crewed 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The crews consist of full time and part time firefighters that respond to incidents not only in the Newport area but island wide
Although their work involves responding to a wide range of incidents, they also carry out a great deal of work in preventing fires in the home and businesses, as well as working alongside partners in reducing deaths and injuries on Island roads. Also deals with local, regional and national incidents involving widespread flooding or incidents that require the decontamination of large numbers of the public. Newport crews recently attended widespread floods in Yorkshire and Gloucester as part of a national response
Learning and Development Manager
Responsible for the running of the Learning and Development Centre which is the main establishment for in house training of all members of the IWFRS.
Collects and then considers the training needs of each member of the Service and either provide that training in house or source it from other providers. Also assists on some training courses mainly by assessing and quality controlling. Responsible for recruiting new firefighters and represents the Service regionally and nationally on recruitment and promotion in line with national guidance. Manages Bembridge Fire station
Safety Performance and Risk Manager
Responsible for ensuring that the Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service have Policies and Procedure in place to ensure that the sometimes hazardous operations of the Fire Service are carried out in a safe manner, complying with Health and Safety legislative requirements, minimising danger to fire-fighters and members of the public. Also to manage the Strategic Risk Register identifying risks which may affect our ability to effectively provide our emergency service. To ensure the effective production and implementation of service planning requirements and that Performance reports and statistical information is provided to corporate and national bodies as required.
Resilience Manager
Resilience is all about planning for the future, and overcoming potential challenges. We look at solutions to problems that could stop us providing our services to the public. The Resilience Team carry out risk assessments, attend planning groups on everything from festivals to flooding, hold training and exercises, and consult with our partner agencies such as the Police, Primary Care Trust and voluntary agencies. Being prepared to manage an incident and any necessary community recovery, whilst continuing to provide essential services, takes a great deal of background planning.
Station Manager Fire Control
As a Station Manager Fire Control, you deputize for the Group Manager, Mobilising and Communications and are responsible for the day-to-day running of Fire Control, including staff training. You ensure the availability of radios, batteries, and alerters for appliances and firefighters and order and maintain Fire Control-associated equipment. This role involves overseeing the operations of Fire Control and ensuring that it is running smoothly and efficiently. It also involves working closely with other members of the organization to coordinate the deployment of resources and ensure that all necessary equipment is available and in good working order. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a thorough understanding of fire control operations and equipment management.
Finance Officer
Provision of financial information to budget holders and senior management team, through monitoring, forecasting, reporting, and regular meetings. Close working with the Council’s financial Services department on providing sound financial management and budgetary controls within the Fire & Rescue Service. Taking responsibility for all processes at a budgetary level, including timely payments to creditors and income generation. Also responsible for the payment of all payroll related claims for whole time, retained duty system, and support staff.