Where should legal disputes be reffered to?
Head of legal and democratic services
How should complaints be dealt with by the brigade?
Investigate it thoroughly impartially
Respond to it
Resolve quickly, courteously, effectively
Why do complaints need to be resolved quickly?
To avoid referral to the local Government Ombudsman
What are the time limits for dealing with complaints?
Acknowledge within 2 days
Full response within 28 days
(Earlier if poss and interim explanation if longer)
Complaints outside 12 months not considered by LFB
Organisational awareness
LSP2017
Greater flood and terrorism capacity
FF role expansion
Flexible use of resources