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Our Projects
Following consultation, our projects are aimed at improving the effectiveness of our Service in key areas. These projects have been created following detailed analysis of incident data, which helps us understand the resources we have and make sure we can respond effectively to specific risks. Each project will be managed separately, but they are all interconnected and will strengthen our ability to respond to future demands and risks.
Project 1
We are reviewing how we use Watch Managers at certain types of incidents and will continue to consult with staff and communities. Data shows an imbalance in the number of supervisory managers attending larger incidents. We are working to use staff skills more effectively while maintaining our response capability.
Project 2
We are reviewing the types of vehicles we use to see if there are more effective options to support our response to incidents and future demand. Through consultation, we are analysing incident data and risks across the Humber region to introduce more versatile vehicles that can respond to a wider range of incidents.
Project 3
We are reviewing our wholetime shift system. Humberside is one of the few Fire Services operating a single wholetime shift system. Based on demand data, we believe introducing multiple shift patterns could improve workforce flexibility, effectiveness and wellbeing. This would also offer those wishing to join the Service more choice, which has been well supported during consultation.
Project 4
We are reviewing the shift system for Control Room staff. Using data and staff engagement, we would make sure there is no impact during peak times. Our goal is to create a system that offers more flexibility for Control Room staff while maximising time for essential training.
Project 5
Following consultation support, we are reviewing the location and types of specialist vehicles, equipment, and staff training. As risks change, we need to make sure our resources are in the right places at the right times to respond effectively.
Project 6
We are reviewing unused assets to see whether repurposing or selling them could help fund improvements in other parts of the Service. Consultation feedback has strongly supported this approach to make sure we remain fit for the future.
Project 7
Many of our projects rely on predictive data. Consultation has shown that our community believes we already have the tools for this and we are working with an external data company to help inform our decisions, considering factors like population growth and local demographics. This independent analysis will help make sure our fire stations are in the right places to serve our communities.
Project 8
Our data shows that On-Call staff are more available during night-time hours, providing extra support for our operational response. Consultation feedback has been strongly in favour of exploring this further while making sure it does not impact the local need for On-Call firefighters.