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Our Decisions.

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Replacement of Audio-visual Equipment at Fire Stations

In 2016 the Brigade introduced standardised audio visual (AV) equipment at all fire stations. AV equipment includes large wall mounted screens, associated sound infrastructure and blu ray equipment. This equipment, installed in station lecture rooms, has been used for a wide variety of purposes including briefings and various training activities.

Under Consideration Commissioner decision

Establishing an Audit Committee and appointment of Independent Members

The establishment of the London Fire Commissioner (LFC) from 1 April 2018, and the abolition of London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) not only passed all the authority and responsibilities of LFEPA to the LFC, but it also removed all committees that advised LFEPA, including the Governance, Performance and Audit Committee (GPAC).

Under Consideration Commissioner decision

Contract Extension Request ORH Ltd – Modelling and Operational Research Services

This report seeks approval for a 24 month extension to the current operational research and modelling Services contract with ORH Limited to be implemented following the initial contract expiry date of 5 November 2020.

Under Consideration Commissioner decision

LFB Pay settlements 2020/21

This report recommends that the Assistant Director People Services is given delegated authority to reach and implement pay settlements with the recognised trade unions covering 2020/21 which are within the 2020/21 budgetary provision for these settlements.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Premises Asset Replacement Works for Projects in 2020/21 and 2021/22 - London Fire Brigade Estate

This paper seeks permission to undertake key assets replacement works at various London Fire Commissioner (LFC) premises to avoid asset dilapidation.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Command Unit Watch Integration Project

As part of the London Safety Plan (LSP), the Brigade made a commitment to look at the use of the Command Units (CUs) to: 1. Establish a more efficient integrated staffing model 2.Ensure that CUs are staffed by crews at the integrated station 3. Establish a revised staffing model that should create opportunities for Firefighters (FFs) and officers to develop additional skills and offer promotion opportunities 4. Make the CU role accessible to a wider pool of staff at all ranks

Agreed Commissioner decision

Contract Extension Request Emergency Fire Crew Capability Services

This reports seeks approval for a 36 month extension to the current Emergency Fire Crew Capability Service contract with Securitas Security Services (UK) Ltd to be implemented following the initial contract expiry date of 12 November 2020.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Supplier relief due to COVID-19

This report explains the work undertaken by LFB officers to date and the implications for the London Fire Commssioner regarding supplier relief due to COVID-19, particularly in relation to procurement and finance guidnce note provided by the GLA in light of the Cabinet Office's Procurement Policy Note PPN 02 entitled 'Procurement Policy Note - Supplier relief due to COVID-19 Action Note PPN 02/20 March 2020'

Agreed Commissioner decision

Improving the Operational Safety Management Model

This report outlines improvements to our approach to operational safety management through alignment with national operational guidance (NOG). The improvements support the LFB Transformation delivery plan and specifically meet the recommendations of the HMICFRS through the introduction of Analytical Risk Assessment and other safety related components.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Review of our Contract Management Arrangements for Major Suppliers

In response to the report in December 2019 by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (‘HMICFRS’) which detailed the inspection of the Brigade, and in particular that report’s recommendation that the Brigade should undertake a review of contract management arrangements of its major suppliers, this report details the review which has been undertaken and the resultant action plan, both of which build upon the existing foundation of good contract management practice

Agreed Commissioner decision

Insurance Renewals 2020

Report LFC-0378x provides an update on the insurance renewals 2020 and seeks approval to award contracts for the London Fire Brigade’s (LFB) insurance policies on fleet and liability from 1 August 2020.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Review of Operational Debriefing Procedures

In response to the recommendations from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), this interim report outlines the structure and approach taken by Operational Policy & Assurance (OP&A) to review the effectiveness of our operational debriefing procedures. The report covers our current methods of debriefing following incidents or training scenarios, ongoing pilots of hot debriefs and operations debriefs.

Agreed Commissioner decision