Internal Governance & Monitoring

Strategic Leadership Team

The Strategic Leadership Team is responsible for implementing the strategy and policy decisions taken by the CFA.

Under the direction of the Chief Fire Officer, the team meets to discuss service priorities, collectively understand emerging issues and determine whether additional formal reports or business cases are required for consideration.

CRMP Assurance Board

The CRMP Assurance Board focuses on the progress being made against the strategic goals in the CRMP. It meets monthly and is chaired by the Chief Fire Officer. It scrutinises performance reports and key performance indicators from all areas of the service and oversees significant corporate projects.

We have several boards and groups which monitor performance.

Service Delivery Evaluation & Assurance Group

It is important to oversee the performance of our Prevention, Protection and Response departments to monitor our progress against the standards we set. Risk and performance matters are considered, with the aim of addressing any areas of concern and highlighting and learning from areas of good practice. The Group meets on a quarterly basis.

Operational Learning Board

The Operational Learning Board meets to ensure that we can effectively learn from the operational incidents and exercises that have taken place. This board also considers learning that has come from other fire and rescue services to ensure an efficient, safe and effective operational response and to support the goal of delivering an outstanding service. This board meets every two months.

Inclusion Performance Group

Chaired by the Assistant Chief Fire Officer, the group provides oversight and assurance of matters relating to equality, diversity and inclusion. The group comprises Heads of Department, Chairs from each of our staff networks and representatives from the recognised Trade Unions. The group considers relevant performance metrics and policies through the inclusion of staff voice and meet quarterly.

Protective Security Group

Chaired by the Assistant Chief Fire Officer for Corporate Services in their role as Senior Information Risk Officer, the Protective Security Group provides guidance and leadership to maintain and improve the compliance, integrity and availability of all assets and infrastructure across the Service. The group meets on a quarterly basis.

Service Health, Safety & Welfare Committee

Chaired by the Assistant Chief Fire Officer, the Service Health, Safety and Welfare Committee is a forum where Safety Representatives meet with line managers with responsibility for health and safety so that consultation and discussions on health, safety and welfare can take place. This group meets once a quarter.

Collaboration Board

We facilitate a strategic management board that looks for opportunities to work with Nottinghamshire Police and oversees current collaborations. The membership of the group includes the Chair of the Fire Authority, the Chief Fire Officer, the Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner. We also have a Collaboration Board which facilitates governance and reporting of our Joint Fire Control with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and explores areas for continued collaboration. This is attended by Fire Authority members and senior officers of both services.