Interview Questions

Question 1

What are LFB’s three core behaviours?

Answer 1

Compassion
Accountability
Togetherness

(CAT)

Question 2

What is “our vision” as stated in the LFB’s behaviour document? (Five)

Answer 2

‘We will be a 
Dynamic 
Forward looking organisation of
Fully engaged people
At the centre of the community we serve
Adapting to the needs of London’

(DFFAA)

Question 3

What are LFB’S 4 strategic objectives?

Answer 3

1 - The Best people in the best place of work
2 - Seizing the future
3 - Delivering excellence
4 - outward facing

(TODS)

Question 4

How is compassion, the first of our core behaviour is defined?

Answer 4

Showing empathy and understanding for others.

Question 5

How much was the existing budget gap, over the next four years, before the mayors recent announcement?

Answer 5

£44 million (11,000,000 per year)

Question 6

What was the London Fire Brigade total budget for 2020/21?

Answer 6

£399.3 million

Question 7

How much do the further reduction is announced by the mayor amount to?

Answer 7

£25 million:

£10 million reduction in 2020/21
£15 million reduction in 2021/22

Question 8

Right at the top of the ’London Fire Brigade strategic framework’ is the question ’why do we exist?’ What is the answer?

Answer 8

Trusted to serve and protect London

Question 9

How many directorates is the London Fire Brigade made up of?

Answer 9

4

Operational delivery
Corporate services
Transformation
People

(OCTP)

Question 10

How many single appliance stations are there in the London Fire Brigade and how many multi appliance stations?

Answer 10

62 single and 40 multi appliance stations

Question 11

What is the average yearly spend on the Babcocks training contract?

Answer 11

£16 million

Question 12

The core behaviours (compassion, accountability and togetherness) form the basis for London Fire Brigade competencies. How many tears are competencies are there?

Answer 12

3

1 - Leading self and others - FF,LFF,SUB O
2 - Leading the function - STN O, STN C, BM
3 - Leading the service - DAC +

Question 13

How is London Fire Brigade second core behaviour togetherness defined?

Answer 13

Being open to others.

Question 14

The tier 2 competencies ‘ Leaving the function‘ our compassion, togetherness and accountability but how is compassion then further defined (B1, B2, B3)

Answer 14

B1 Selfless
B2 Self-aware
B3 Empathy

Question 15

How is the London Fire Brigade’s third Core behaviour accountability defined?

Answer 15

Being responsible and taking ownership of our actions.

Question 16

The tier 2 competencies ’leading the function’ are compassion, togetherness and accountability but how is togetherness then further defined (B4, B5 and B6)?

Answer 16

Inclusive
Teamwork
Empowers and coaches others

(TIE)

Question 17

What is the total cost of London Fire Brigade middle management? (SC 160, GC 60, DAC 16)

Answer 17

£19.5 million

Question 18

How much of the annual budget is spent on fire and rescue staff?

Answer 18

£56.4 million

Question 19

The tier 2 competencies ‘leading the function’ our compassion, togetherness and accountability but how is accountability them further defined (B7, B8 and B9)?

Answer 19

Takes ownership and responsibility
Professional
Forward looking

Question 20

The transformation delivery plan has been put in place in response to what? (Two)

Answer 20

The phase 1 Grenfel report recommendations

HMICFRS inspection report on the London Fire Brigade

Question 21

The transformation delivery plan has been built on for strategic pillars what are they?

Answer 21

The best people and the best place of work
Seizing the future
Delivering excellence
Outward facing

(TODS)

Question 22

There were 6 competencies for a tier 2 role, and they may still be used to frame interview questions, what were they?

Answer 22

Organisational awareness
Resilience
Confident Communicator
Effective planner
Effective leaders
Problems solver

Question 23

How much of the budget is spent on the upkeep and running of fire stations?

Answer 23

£16 million.

Question 24

Tier 2 competencies (leading the functions) are compassion, togetherness and accountability. B1 under compassion is self-aware. How is this summarised in the London Fire Brigade behaviours document? (3)

Answer 24

Promote self reflection and acceptance of constructive feedback.
Aware of own emotion and how to manage this
Ask for support or advice when needed and promotes the value of this to others

(SEA)

Question 25

How many single appliance stations operate alongside or in conjunction with special appliances?

Answer 25

37

Question 26

The first strategic pillar used as the basis for the London Fire Brigade transformation plan is the best people in the best place of work. It focuses on which 3 key areas?

Answer 26

Leadership culture and behaviours talent and learning

TLC

Question 27

The running costs of a one appliance station for a year are £1.7 million what are the running cost for a 2 appliance station?

Answer 27

£2.8 million, a potential efficiency saving of £900,000.

Question 28

The second strategic pillar used as the basis for the London Fire Brigade transformation plan is seizing the future. It focuses on which 3 key areas?

Answer 28

Learning
Organisation 
Challenge
And transform
Innovate
And improve

(LIC)

Question 29

The third strategic pillar used as the basis for the London Fire Brigade transformation plan is delivering excellence. It focuses on which three key areas?

Answer 29

1) constantly improving effectiveness of our service
2) understand and communicate risk information to better deliver our services
3) improved execution.

Question 30

Of the £214 million spent each year on station-based emergency response how much is spent on firefighters ?

Answer 30

£198 million

Question 31

Tier 2 competencies (leading the functions) are compassion, togetherness and accountability. B2 under compassion is selfless. How is this summarised in the LFB behaviours document (3)?

Answer 31

Understands the importance of working with others with diverse beliefs, cultures and traditions.

Acts with kindness, recognising and supporting the health safety and well-being of others whilst recognising their own needs.

Promotes the importance of giving others the opportunity to express themselves without interruption or judgement.

Question 32

In 2009/10 London Fire Brigade attended 28,636 fires how many did we attend in 2019/20?

Answer 32

17,751.

Question 33

Tier 2 competencies (lead in the functions) are compassion togetherness and accountability. B3 Under compassion is empathy how is this summarised in the LSB behaviours document? (3)

Answer 33

Prioritises being trustworthy, leading with consistency, patience and reliability.

Demonstrates and promotes an honest and unbiased approach.

Create a team environment where people listen to each other’s concerns to fully understand different circumstances and perspectives.

Question 34

The fourth strategic pillar used as the basis for the London Fire Brigade transformation plan is outward facing it focuses on which three key areas?

Answer 34

Become more central to our communities.

Increasing trust and confidence with all stakeholder groups.

Leading excellence in the national service.

Question 35

In 2006/7 the 10 year fire death average was 73 what was it in 2019/20?

Answer 35

49

Question 36

Tier 2 competencies (lead in the functions) our compassion, togetherness and accountability. B4 under togetherness is inclusive. How is this summarised in the London Fire Brigade behaviours document? (3)

Answer 36

Ensures the appropriate standard of privacy and dignity is maintained and actively promote this within teams.

Recognises respect and makes full use of skills and strengths encouraging others to share their views ideas and suggestions.

Is approachable and communicates organisational messages positively even under difficult circumstances been clear sensitive and concise.

Question 37

In what year did the equality act to become law?

Answer 37

2010