Interview Questions Flashcards by Darren J

What are LFB’s three core behaviours?

Compassion
Accountability
Togetherness

(CAT)

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

‘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)

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What are LFB’S 4 strategic objectives?

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

(TODS)

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

Showing empathy and understanding for others.

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

£44 million (11,000,000 per year)

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

£399.3 million

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

£25 million:

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

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

Trusted to serve and protect London

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

Operational delivery
Corporate services
Transformation
People

(OCTP)

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

62 single and 40 multi appliance stations

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

£16 million

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

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

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How is London Fire Brigade second core behaviour togetherness defined?

Being open to others.

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

B1 Selfless
B2 Self-aware
B3 Empathy

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

Being responsible and taking ownership of our actions.

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

Inclusive
Teamwork
Empowers and coaches others

(TIE)

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

£19.5 million

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

£56.4 million

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

Takes ownership and responsibility
Professional
Forward looking

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

The phase 1 Grenfel report recommendations

HMICFRS inspection report on the London Fire Brigade

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

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

(TODS)

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

Organisational awareness
Resilience
Confident Communicator
Effective planner
Effective leaders
Problems solver

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

£16 million.

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)

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)

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

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?

Leadership culture and behaviours talent and learning | TLC

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?

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

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?

``` Learning Organisation Challenge And transform Innovate And improve ``` (LIC)

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?

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

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

£198 million

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)?

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.

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

17,751.

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)

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.

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?

Become more central to our communities. Increasing trust and confidence with all stakeholder groups. Leading excellence in the national service.

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

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)

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.

In what year did the equality act to become law?

2010