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<p>This information is not held centrally. The cost to fire and rescue authorities
in England of dealing with specific fires is a matter for each fire and rescue authorityThe
cost to fire and rescue authorities in Wales of dealing with specific fires is a devolved
matter.</p><p>Fire and rescue authorities must produce regularly, and consult on,
an integrated risk management plan. The plan must identify the risks facing local
communities and detail how the fire and rescue authority will allocate its resources
to mitigate them effectively. People have opportunities to make their voices heard
on such issues.</p><p>There is still scope for fire and rescue authorities to make
sensible savings, such as through reforms to flexible staffing and crewing arrangements,
better procurement; shared services, collaboration with emergency services and other
organisations on service delivery and estates, sickness management; sharing of senior
staff, locally led mergers and operational collaborations, new fire-fighting technology,
preventative approaches and working with local businesses.</p><p> </p>
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