Episode 8: Unexpected Businesses Disruptions, Are you prepared?

09/24/24 • 29 min

Out of the Ashes : Stories from Lancashire

In episode 8, we’re joined by three expert guests: Esma, Senior Business Continuity and Emergency Planning Officer at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services; Emergency Planning and Risk Manager, Julie Ferguson from Lancaster University; and Dharmesh Nayee, Emergency Planning Officer at Lancashire County Council. Together, we dive into a topic that’s vital for every business, no matter its size or industry—Business Continuity Planning, or BCP for short.
We explore what a Business Continuity Plan is, how to begin creating one for your business, and the best ways to put it into practice.
For more information about all things Business Fire Safety, please visit: www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/safety/business-safety
Links to Websites/Resources discussed in the episode:

The Flood Hub
Lancashire Resilience Forum
Environment Agency Section of Flooding on the Government website

Remember, it's not just about protecting your business, it's about protecting your employees, your customers, and your future.

And remember if you liked our episode, please like and subscribe and let’s make Lancashire safer together.

The Flood Hub
Lancashire Resilience Forum
Environment Agency Section of Flooding on the Government website

Remember, it's not just about protecting your business, it's about protecting your employees, your customers, and your future.

And remember if you liked our episode, please like and subscribe and let’s make Lancashire safer together.

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Episode 7: On the Alert, the role of an on-call firefighter

As we'll soon be opening up recruitment for on-call firefighters, in this episode we will be discussing the topic of the role of on-call firefighters with On-call support officer Adam Wagstaff and on-call firefighter Leanne Walker.

On-call firefighters are members of our community living and working in Lancashire who often have another job but also respond to emergencies from home or work when needed. They must live or work close to an on-call fire station and be able to respond quickly to crew the fire engine; generally being able to get to the station within 5-8 minutes.

The service employs people from all walks of life in the role, ranging from self-employed tradespeople, stay-at-home parents to employees of small businesses and large, well-known organisations. They are paid for their time and are professionally trained firefighters who work alongside full-time colleagues to respond to a wide range of incidents from road, rail or air crashes, to floods, fires, chemical spills or rescuing people trapped in confined spaces.

Our applications open on Monday, June 17, and close on Sunday, July 7, with training courses beginning in November. If you’re interested in finding out more about on-call firefighting at LFRS and would like to register your interest, please head to our website www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/oncall.

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Episode 9 - Empowering Young Lives Through The King's Trust Programme

In episode 9, we’re shining a light on a surprising but incredibly impactful area of our work at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service—the positive influence we have on children and young adults through our community programs. We’re particularly focused on the King’s Trust Programme, previously known as the Prince’s Trust Programme, which we’ve been proudly delivering for 23 years.

The highlight of this initiative is the Team Programme, a 12-week, full-time course designed to help young people aged 16 to 25 build confidence, motivation, and practical skills. Since its launch in April 2001, we’ve supported over 7,000 young people in our local communities, and we now offer more of these programmes than any other fire and rescue service in the UK.

In this episode, we're joined by three special guests: Caroline Hooson, Youth Engagement Coordinator at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service; Karolina, a Prince’s Trust Support Worker; and Iqraa, who recently completed the programme. Together, we’ll explore the life-changing impact of the Team Programme, hear Iqraa’s personal story, and discuss how the programme equips young people for success—both in their personal lives and future careers.

For more information about the programme, please visit: www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/princes-trust
Links to Resources discussed in the episode:

Iqraa's article - WORK EXPERIENCE: Iqraa's Time at Colne Life HQ • Colne Life Magazine

This episode was recorded in August and September of 2024. Please note, in October 2024, the Prince's Trust changed their name to The King's Trust, reflecting our Royal Founding President's continued dedication to our work.

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Out of the Ashes : Stories from Lancashire - Episode 8: Unexpected Businesses Disruptions, Are you prepared?

Transcript

[00:00:03.220] - Host (Lucinda)
Welcome to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service's podcast series, Out of the Ashes: Stories from Lancashire. Today's episode, we are discussing a topic which is crucial for every business, regardless of the size or industry, Business Continuity Planning, or BCP for short.

[00:00:19.550] - Host (Lucinda)
In today's world, where unexpected disruptions can strike at any time, having a solid business continuity plan can make the difference between a busin