This consultation is now closed.
We’re currently developing our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2025–2029 and we want to hear from you. The plan outlines how we’ll keep our communities safe over the next four years.
We’re proposing to focus on:
- Strengthening partnership working to help those most at risk and vulnerable in our communities
- Enhancing training for our teams
- Reviewing our fire stations and specialist vehicles (appliances) to ensure they’re fit for the future
- Work to extend the lifespan of our buildings with a focus on Northallerton, Malton and Scarborough fire stations.
We’re also proposing two specific changes and would especially value your feedback:
1.Automatic Fire Alarm (AFAs) Attendance
We’re proposing to extend our current policy of not attending automatic fire alarms at commercial buildings where no one sleeps from 12 hours to 24 hours a day. The majority of these are false alarms and divert crews from more critical work such as prevention, training and community safety activities. We will continue to attend AFAs at specific high-risk premises, at premises where people sleep, at domestic properties, when a fire has been confirmed and, in some circumstances, we will charge for repeat false alarms calls.
2. Water Bowser Replacement
After detailed analysis, we’re proposing to replace only one of our two water bowsers when they’re due for renewal in 2026/2027. This would save an estimated £500,000, which could be reinvested back into the Service. Water bowsers have limitations, and we are looking at more modern and effective ways of dealing with wildfires and climate related incidents. The second bowser would remain in use until the end of its operational life.
The consultation
You can read more about our proposals in the documents below. The consultation document provides more information about the areas we are proposing to focus on and the two change proposals.
The consultation is open until 11:59pm on 7th September 2025. All responses are anonymous.
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