LFB Interview 2020 Flashcards by Duncan Rees

What are LFB’s 3 Core behaviours?

Compassion
Accountability
Togetherness

(CAT)

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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)

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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)

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How is COMPASSION, the first of our core behaviours defined?

Showing Empathy and understanding for others

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How much was the existing budget gap, over the next 4 years, before the Mayors recent announcement?

£44 million (11 million per year)

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What was LFBs Total Budget for 2020/21?

£399.3 Million

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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

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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 LFB made up of?

Operational Delivery
Corporate Services
Transformation
People

(OCT People)

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How many single Appliance stations are there in the LFB?

And 40 2 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 LFB competencies. How many Tiers of Competencies are there?

1) Leading Self and Others - FF, LFF, SubO
2) Leading the Function - StnO, StnC, OM
3) Leading the Service - DAC +

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How is LFBs second Core Behaviour TOGETHERNESS defined?

Being open to others

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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

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How is LFBs 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 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?

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?

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