Priority Message

Tristan Ashby
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Priority Message

Welcome to Priority Message, the essential podcast for all fire service employees. These podcasts are brought to you by the Fire and Rescue Services Association, the one truly independent, member-led trade union that puts its members first. The aim of these podcasts is to educate, inform and raise awareness on a wide-range of topics related to the fire and rescue service that feature regularly on stations among crews and watches up and down the country. We hope to dispel some long-standing myths, ask the tough questions, and more importantly provide some solutions to long standing issues faced by the sector. You can email the show on prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk  More details about the Fire and Rescue Services Association at frsa.org.uk plus you can connect with the FRSA in a number of ways via Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. In conversation with DCFO Steve Healey and ACFO Andy Cole

    27 SEPT

    In conversation with DCFO Steve Healey and ACFO Andy Cole

    In this episode Tristan is joined by the Co-Chairs of the NFCC On-Call Steering Group, DCFO Steve Healey (Lancashire) and ACFO Andy Cole (Dorset and Wiltshire). Steve and Andy provide an update on the progress of the National Group and the success of the recent On-Call Conference that took place for the first time in five years. Every FRS with On-Call staff attended the conference, which was the first ever NFCC event to sell out (even London Fire Brigade attended!). Presentations from the conference can be found on the FRSA App. If you found this episode of Priority Message helpful, please give the podcast a 5 Star review and recommend to your colleagues.  If you haven't already, you can download the FRSA App from the Apple or Google store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials. You will have exclusive access to a library of resources, engage in private and secure forums, direct messaging service plus regular local and national updates, all as part of your membership of the FRSA. If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  2. Second Options Exercise - August Update

    29 AUG

    Second Options Exercise - August Update

    In this episode we welcome Claire Johnson, Senior Pension Adviser for the LGA to Priority Message, the Podcast from the FRSA.  This edition of the podcast is also available via our YouTube channel. Claire provides viewers with an overview of the Second Options Exercise, an update on the timescales involved from a national perspective and some clarification on the forms that will be received by In-Scope individuals. The video attempts to answer many frequently asked questions, however, if any questions remain after watching the video (and we recommend you view it more than once, due to the level of detail involved), please contact FRSA HQ for further assistance via pensions@frsa.org.uk  If you found this episode of Priority Message helpful, please give the podcast a 5 Star review and recommend to your colleagues.  If you haven't already, you can download the FRSA App from the Apple or Google store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials. You will have exclusive access to a library of resources, engage in private and secure forums, direct messaging service plus regular local and national updates, all as part of your membership of the FRSA. If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m
  3. Every CFO should listen to this....

    24 JUL

    Every CFO should listen to this....

    Kevin Tedds, On-Call Support Team Manager for Nottinghamshire FRS, is invited onto the podcast to discuss the work he and his team have been undertaking to improve recruitment and retention of its On-Call units. This episode makes for a great listen and busts the myth that the On-Call Duty System is broken and not viable in the 21st century. You can follow Kevin on X (formally twitter) via @MrTedds See all the excellent work being undertaken via @NottsFireOnCall And why not give Stapleford Fire Station facebook page a look, where Kevin is the pro-active Watch Manager - @StaplefordFireStation You can download the report from Finlay Wishart, referred to in the podcast, by visiting the FRSA website. As a member-led, independent trade union, the FRSA welcome the views from our members on the offer, the details of which can be found on our website. You can also submit your views via email to FRSA HQ. If you haven't already, you can download the FRSA App from the Apple or Google store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials. You will have exclusive access to a library of resources, engage in private and secure forums, direct messaging service plus regular local and national updates, all as part of your membership of the FRSA. If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 26m
  4. Pay Offer 2024

    7 MAY

    Pay Offer 2024

    In this episode Tristan Ashby is joined by FRSA President, Mark Palmer to discuss the pay offer presented by the National Employers which was published on 25 April 2024. As a member-led, independent trade union, the FRSA welcome the views from our members on the offer, the details of which can be found on our website. You can also submit your views via email to FRSA HQ. If you haven't already, you can download the FRSA App from the Apple or Google store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials. You will have exclusive access to a library of resources, engage in private and secure forums, direct messaging service plus regular local and national updates, all as part of your membership of the FRSA. If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  5. Culture in the Fire & Rescue Service

    15 APR

    Culture in the Fire & Rescue Service

    In this episode Chief Executive Officer, Tristan Ashby and National Executive member, Ben Redwood discuss recent events in Parliament and specifically the Home Affairs Committee panel sessions with Fire & Rescue Service stakeholders which focused on Culture issues in English FRSs. The Home Affairs Committee session which took place on 05 March 2024 can be found here. The Home Affairs Committee session which took place on 20 March 2024 can be found here. Equality and Social Justice Committee which took place on 04 March 2024 can be found here. The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Independent Culture Report can be found here. If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes.   Not currently a member of the FRSA? You can join via our website https://www.frsa.org.uk/join-frsa/   Our socials can be found here - https://linktr.ee/frsa.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  6. We need to talk about Warwickshire.

    16 FEB

    We need to talk about Warwickshire.

    In this episode Chief Executive Officer, Tristan Ashby is joined by FRSA President, Mark Palmer, to provide members with an update on the campaign to oppose the proposals in Warwickshire to sack all of On-Call firefighters in the service, and rely solely on Wholetime firefighters, Part-Time firefighters and 'Surge Teams'. These proposals, which are contained in the Cabinet paper from their meeting on 09 November 2023, can be found on our website here. The video of the Cabinet meeting at which they approved the proposals for public consultation, can be found here. If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes.   Not currently a member of the FRSA? You can join via our website https://www.frsa.org.uk/join-frsa/   Our socials can be found here - https://linktr.ee/frsa.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  7. Warwickshire Proposals

    21/11/2023

    Warwickshire Proposals

    In this episode National Executive Officer, Ben Redwood, is joined by FRSA Chief Executive, Tristan Ashby to discuss plans by the Senior Leadership Team in Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, to removal all of their On-Call units, preferring to rely solely on Wholetime firefighter, Part-Time firefighters and 'Surge Teams'. These proposals, which are contained in the Cabinet paper from their meeting on 09 November 2023, can be found on our website here. The video of the Cabinet meeting at which they approved the proposals for public consultation, can be found here. If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes.   Not currently a member of the FRSA? You can join via our website https://www.frsa.org.uk/join-frsa/   Our socials can be found here - https://linktr.ee/frsa.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  8. In conversation with NFCC Chair - Mark Hardingham

    30/10/2023

    In conversation with NFCC Chair - Mark Hardingham

    In this episode our Chief Executive, Tristan Ashby, is joined by National Fire Chiefs Council Chair, Mark Hardingham, who provides his view on the challenges facing the sector, and answers a number of questions posed including, how the NFCC operates, the Chair's role, tackling poor behaviour in the fire service, On-Call recruitment and retention and migration from On-Call to Wholetime. If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes.   Not currently a member of the FRSA? You can join via our website https://www.frsa.org.uk/join-frsa/   Our socials can be found here - https://linktr.ee/frsa.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
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Welcome to Priority Message, the essential podcast for all fire service employees. These podcasts are brought to you by the Fire and Rescue Services Association, the one truly independent, member-led trade union that puts its members first. The aim of these podcasts is to educate, inform and raise awareness on a wide-range of topics related to the fire and rescue service that feature regularly on stations among crews and watches up and down the country. We hope to dispel some long-standing myths, ask the tough questions, and more importantly provide some solutions to long standing issues faced by the sector. You can email the show on prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk  More details about the Fire and Rescue Services Association at frsa.org.uk plus you can connect with the FRSA in a number of ways via Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Tristan Ashby
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tristan Ashby
  • Show Website
    Priority Message

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