Fire Service Incident Command System

civdef · 2008-05-30 22:03:39

OK, fire service related topic (visor down coz' it's a hot one): The unions representing firefighters are blocking the introduction of the new Incident Command System. What are your opinions? ICS Link : http://www.environ.ie/en/Publications/LocalGovernment/FireandEmergencyServices/FileDownLoad,2099,en.pdf NRFA news item:…

30-05-2008 10:03PM

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OK, fire service related topic (visor down coz' it's a hot one):

The unions representing firefighters are blocking the introduction of the new Incident Command System.

What are your opinions?

ICS Link : http://www.environ.ie/en/Publications/LocalGovernment/FireandEmergencyServices/FileDownLoad,2099,en.pdf

NRFA news item: http://www.nrfa.ie/

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#2 30-05-2008 10:26PM

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What's the objection to the centralised C&C? Is it anything to do with cost cutting and axing of jobs?

Central Command isn't always the way forward, as the Met has discovered with CCC taking over from local control (CAD) rooms. No local knowledge and staff that have no particular loyalty to the officers or area they're working.

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