2023-24 In Focus

Responding to Storm Babet

Police and Fire staff at a flooded road near Ashfield. One car and lorry stuck in the water

In October Storm Babet brought exceptional levels of rainfall to Nottinghamshire and other parts of the UK which resulted in the flooding of some areas of the county. During this period, we attended over 40 flood related incidents, led around 100 people to safety and evacuated over 200 residents from their homes.

Ashfield Fire Station returns to Wholetime Crewing

Following our most recent Fire Cover Review, we recognised a shortfall in our resourcing in the Ashfield area relative to the risk in that area. As a result, from November 2023, we have increased the number of staff at Ashfield Fire Station to crew one fire engine 24 hours a day, with a second fire engine crewed by on-call staff. The change demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that our resources are directed to where they are most needed.

MDT Rollout

A hand pressing a mobile data terminal (MDT)

This year, we completed the rollout of new Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) on all our fire appliances. As part of a wider project the new MDTs are designed to improve our mobile working capability and give crews better access to information while away from station.

Community Befriending Scheme

We have launched a community befriending scheme, an initiative involving crews building relationships with ‘hard to reach’ and under-represented groups of people across the county. The purpose of this scheme is to raise awareness of the services we provide and potential career opportunities, and to strengthen community relationships.

White Ribbon Accreditation

Fire Authority members, the Chief Fire Officer and Chair, stand with the signed White Ribbon poster

We are proud to announce that we have been accredited by White Ribbon UK for our continued commitment to preventing violence against women and girls in our communities. This leading charity has recognised our work with Nottinghamshire Collaboration, which is a network of partners committed to delivering positive culture change.

Leading Pride

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service staff taking part in Nottingham Pride parade holding a large flag in rainbow colours

We attended Pride events in both Nottingham and Worksop. The Nottinghamshire Pride parade was once again proudly led by one of our fire engines as we showed our support to our LGBT+ community. Members of our staff and their families attended the annual event, held in the streets of Nottingham city centre

Improvements at Service Development Centre (SDC)

We have made improvements to our training facilities at SDC. The alterations have increased the classroom and office spaces, giving our students an improved learning experience. Upgrades have also been made to the breathing apparatus training facilities and washing and decontamination provision.

Improvements to fire stations

Alterations have been taking place at a number of on-call stations. The changes at Ashfield, Bingham, Blidworth and Harworth are part of our accessibility and inclusion project and our commitment to making our buildings fit for the future.