LFB Interview 2020 Flashcards
What are LFB’s 3 Core behaviours?
Compassion
Accountability
Togetherness
(CAT)
What is ‘Our Vision’ as stated in the LFB’s Behaviours document? (5)
‘We will be a
Dynamic
Forward Looking organisation of
Fully Engaged people
At the Centre of the Communities we serve
Adapting to the needs of London’
(FFAAD)
What are LFBs 4 Strategic Objectives?
1) The best people and the best place of work
2) Seizing the future
3) Delivering Excellence
4) Outward Facing
(TODS)
How is COMPASSION, the first of our core behaviours defined?
Showing Empathy and understanding for others
How much was the existing budget gap, over the next 4 years, before the Mayors recent announcement?
£44 million (11 million per year)
What was LFBs Total Budget for 2020/21?
£399.3 Million
How much do the further reductions announced by the Mayor amount to?
£25 Million:
£10 Million reduction in 2020/21
£15 Million reduction in 2021/22
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
How many Directorates is the LFB made up of?
4
Operational Delivery
Corporate Services
Transformation
People
(OCT People)
How many single Appliance stations are there in the LFB?
62
And 40 2 Appliance stations
What is the average yearly spend on the Babcocks training contract?
£16 Million
The Core behaviours (Compassion, Accountability and Togetherness) form the basis for LFB competencies. How many Tiers of Competencies are there?
3
1) Leading Self and Others - FF, LFF, SubO
2) Leading the Function - StnO, StnC, OM
3) Leading the Service - DAC +
How is LFBs second Core Behaviour TOGETHERNESS defined?
Being open to others
The Tier 2 competencies ‘Leading the Function’ are Compassion, Togetherness and Accountability but how is Compassion then further defined (B1,B2 and B3)
B1 Selfless
B2 Self-aware
B3 Empathy
How is LFBs third Core Behaviour ACCOUNTABILITY defined?
Being responsible and taking ownership of our actions
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 LFBs 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’ are Compassion, Togetherness and Accountability but how is Accountability then 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? (2)
The phase 1 Grenfell Report Recommendations
HMICFRS Inspection Report on the London Fire Brigade
The Transformation Delivery Plan has been built on 4 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 Problem 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 ‘LFB Behaviours’ document? (3)
- Promotes SELF REFLECTION and acceptance of constructive feedback
- Aware of own EMOTION and how to manage these
- Asks 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?
37
The first ‘Strategic Pillar’ used as the basis for the LFB’s 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 1 Appliance station for a year are £1.7 million what are the running costs 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 LFB’s 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 LFB’s Transformation Plan is ‘Delivering Excellence’. It focuses on which 3 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 LFB attended 28,636 Fires how many did we attended in 2019/20?
17,751
Tier 2 competencies (leading the functions) are Compassion, Togetherness and Accountability. B3 under Compassion is EMPATHY. How is this summarised in the ‘LFB Behaviours’ document? (3)
- Prioritises being trustworthy, leading with consistency, patience and reliability
- Demonstrates and promotes an honest and unbiased approach
- Creates a team environment where people listen to each others concerns to fully understand different circumstances and perspectives
The fourth ‘Strategic Pillar’ used as the basis for the LFB’s Transformation Plan is ‘Outward facing’. It focuses on which 3 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?
49
Tier 2 competencies (leading the functions) are Compassion, Togetherness and Accountability. B4 under Togetherness is INCLUSIVE. How is this summarised in the ‘LFB Behaviours’ document? (3)
- Ensures that appropriate standard of privacy and dignity is maintained and actively promotes this within teams
- Recognises respect and makes full use of skills an strengths encouraging others to share their views ideas and suggestions
- Is approachable and communicates organisational messages positively even under difficult circumstances being clear sensitive and concise
In what year did the ‘Equality Act’ become law?
2010
