AQW 55518/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 14/03/2016
Answered On Date: 23/03/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety , pursuant to AQW 54527/11-16, for his assessment of the impact that proposed changes to variable crewing arrangements at Coleraine Fire and Rescue Station will have on their ability to meet Retained Duty System availability targets.

Answer:

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service proposals for changes to crewing arrangements at 11 fire stations including Coleraine were out for Public Consultation between 14 December 2015 and 7 March 2016.

It is the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service view that the proposals if implemented will rebalance resources appropriately and proportionately to address the level of risk across Northern Ireland . The continued safety of the public and of firefighters remains a priority.