Decision details

(1)  That the Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service Integrated Risk Management Plan, to cover the period 2020 to 2024, in the form of the documents attached at Appendices A to H of the Report be approved in principle, subject to the following amendments being incorporated:

-       reference to the student population, particularly in Lincoln, being included;

-       reference to joint activities with the Trading Standards Service, for example on illegal tobacco products being included;

-       reference to arrangements with neighbouring fire and rescue services being included;

-       the section entitled: "Pandemic Flu" being redrafted to reflect the potential impact of any pandemic or other effects arising from extensive health emergencies; and

-       reference to the recent extension to the caravan / tourist season into the winter period, including the potential impact on the service, being included.

such amendments to be determined by the Chief Fire Officer, in consultation with the Leader and the Executive Councillor: Culture and Emergency Services.

(2)  That the Integrated Risk Management Plan, (and associated frameworks) be published following the incorporation of the amendments set out in (1) above.