Fire and Rescue Service opens public consultation on new Community Risk Management Plan

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has opened a public consultation on its draft Community Risk Management Plan, inviting residents, businesses and partners to provide feedback; the consultation runs until Friday, January 30, 2026.

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has opened a public consultation on its draft Community Risk Management Plan. The plan describes how the service identifies, understands and prepares for risks facing communities now and in the years ahead. Every fire and rescue service in England is required to produce a CRMP to help keep services modern, effective and accountable. The consultation is open to residents, businesses and partner organisations across the county. Key details: - The consultation invites input from residents, businesses and partners across Northumberland. - The draft Community Risk Management Plan explains how NFRS identifies and prepares for current and emerging community risks. - Producing a CRMP is a statutory requirement for every fire and rescue service in England. - The consultation period runs until Friday, January 30, 2026. - The draft plan and the online survey are published on the Northumberland Fire and Rescue website and the local haveyoursay portal. Summary: The consultation gives local people and organisations an opportunity to comment on how the service plans for risks and community safety; the interim chief fire officer said input is needed to plan effectively for existing and emerging risks. Responses will be collected through January 30, 2026. Undetermined at this time.