RESIDENTS in Teesside are invited to see the fire service's plans for a safer future.
The Fire Service Community Plan for 2002-2003 is available to anyone who wishes to see how the fire authority provides information, demonstrates performance and consults with communities on their needs and services.
The plan, which is published annually, also gives the public the opportunity to examine and influence the service provided by Cleveland Fire Brigade.
Councillor Brenda Forster, former chairwoman of Cleveland Fire Authority, said: "Our aim is to provide services for our stakeholders, which show best practice and best value. Since the first Best Value Plan in 2000, we have refocused our priorities around fire prevention and community safety.
"Consultation is the key to provide our community with a fire service to be proud of, which always performs to the best of its ability. We welcome this opportunity to publish the results of our past performance and our plans for the future."
John Doyle, chief fire officer, said: "I am delighted to introduce the new fire service community plan, which shows how our emergency service has become more community-focused, partnership driven and committed to people development.
"This community plan sets out to demonstrate the way in which Cleveland Fire Authority has embraced the Government's modernisation agenda and its commitment to making our area a safer place to live and work."
A copy of the plan is available at fire stations, local libraries and council offices at Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland councils.
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