Decision details

To approve the proposed contractual arrangements and the funding required

Part 2

Further to the item considered in Part 1 of the meeting (minute reference: 147/12), the Cabinet considered the contractual and financing arrangements for the provision of contingency crewing and specialist rescue capability pilot.

RESOLVED:

1.      That the proposed pilot contractual arrangements be approved as detailed within the Part 2 annex.

2.      That the redirection of funding from the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund be approved to enable the arrangement to run on a pilot basis for one year commencing January 2013.

Reason for Decisions

The provision of contingency crewing has proved to be problematic for most Fire and Rescue Authorities, due to both the cost and the quality of service being offered. The delivery of this provision as an integral part of the provision of specialist rescue capability is an innovative approach which offers the potential to explore income generating possibilities in the future.