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Priority MessageThe end of Fire Co-Responders?In this episode Tristan is joined by local On-Call Firefighter and Fire Co-Responder, Gavin Brooks and FRSA President, Mark Palmer to discuss the proposal by South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust (SWASFT) to phase out Fire Co-Responders in the South West region over a 12 month period and replace them with Community Volunteers.This episode makes reference to three national reports that make comment on the work and value of Co-Responding in the Fire and Rescue Service, namely:Sir George Bain's report from 2002 - The Future of the Fire ServiceFrom...2025-07-1757 min
Priority MessageIn conversation with new NFCC Chair, Phil Garrigan OBE KFSMIn this episode Tristan is joined by new NFCC Chair, Phil Garrigan, the former Chief Fire Officer of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service who has taken up the of NFCC Chair for the next four years.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 r...2025-05-271h 05
BreckCast - The Breckland Council PodcastSocial Prescribing Day 2025In this episode we celebrate Social Prescribing Day 2025 by hearing from Breckland's Executive Member for Health and Communities, Councillor Tristan Ashby, and our Social Prescriber Team, including Jan, Barbara and Nic, talking about the impact of Social Prescribing in our community.Find out more about Social Prescribing here.2025-03-1932 minBreckCast - The Breckland Council PodcastWinter Warm PacksIn this short episode we hear from Breckland's Executive Member for Health and Communities, Councillor Tristan Ashby, on the council's Winter Warm Packs initiative. Find out more here.2025-01-2802 min
Priority MessageIn conversation with Dr Steve SadlerIn this episode Tristan Ashby is joined by Dr Steve Sadler to discuss his ongoing research and how he has worked with services across the UK.Want to read more about Steve's work, research, evidence, and data to drive smarter decision making, then you can find re-enkindle's website here - https://www.fireserviceresearch.co.uk and/or connect with Steve here - www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steve-sadler-31497b27bInterested in finding out more about the On-call orientated availability and rostering system mentioned a number of times on the podcast - Here's a link...2025-01-201h 26
Priority MessageWarwickshire - A further updateIn this episode Tristan Ashby is joined by FRSA Chair for Warwickshire, Conor Edwards who provides a further update on the proposals from Warwickshire FRS Senior Leadership Team of CFO Ben Brook and ACFOs Sally Waldron and Rob Allen, which would see dozens of On-Call firefighters made redundant and a large reduction in the number of appliances available during the day and night, all at an additional cost of £2.6m over a three year period.All of the comments made by Conor Edwards have been evidenced and are publicly available via our website - www.frsa.o...2024-11-0853 min
Priority MessageIn conversation with DCFO Steve Healey and ACFO Andy ColeIn 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...2024-09-2754 min
Priority MessageSecond Options Exercise - August UpdateIn 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 o...2024-08-291h 17
Priority MessageEvery 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 @MrTeddsSee all the excellent work being undertaken via @NottsFireOnCallAnd why not give Stapleford Fire Station facebook page a look, where Kevin is...2024-07-241h 26
Priority MessagePay Offer 2024In 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...2024-05-0730 min
Priority MessageCulture in the Fire & Rescue ServiceIn 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...2024-04-1528 min
On The WireOTW 153 - Chase The Dream w/ Joe OrricoOn The WireAdam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by Joe Orrico to preview the pitching volume categories (W, K) for 2024 draftsDiscussions:Josh Lowe with hip inflammationAndrew Wantz moving to the Angels' rotation?Robert Stephenson hurt, Carlos Estévez is [still] the closer in AnaheimMatt Brash is hurt, or is he?Sam Hilliard returns to ColoradoTristan Beck diagnosed with an aneurysmManuel Margot traded (again) to the TwinsBrandon Crawford signs with St. LouisAnthony DeSclafani is behindD...2024-03-031h 36
Priority MessageWe 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....2024-02-1645 min
Priority MessageWarwickshire ProposalsIn 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...2023-11-2146 min
Priority MessageIn conversation with NFCC Chair - Mark HardinghamIn 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 o...2023-10-301h 04
Priority MessagePensions - Second Options Exercise (Part 2 of 2)This is part two of a two-part podcast in which we discuss the mechanics and eligibility criteria for Retained / On-Call Firefighters to take part in the Second Options Exercise, and join or extend membership of the Firefighters Pension Scheme as Special Members / Pensioners. This exercise will provide eligible firefighters to purchase historical pension service from the date they joined the fire service, which in some cases goes back to the mid-sixties!!In this second part we explore the legal journey that created the opportunity for eligible (in-scope) firefighters to have another opportunity to purchase pensionable service...2023-08-1113 min
Priority MessagePensions - Second Options Exercise (Part 1 of 2)This is part one of a two part podcast in which we discuss the mechanics and eligibility criteria for Retained / On-Call Firefighters to take part in the Second Options Exercise, and join or extend membership of the New Firefighters Pension Scheme as Special Members. This exercise will provide eligible firefighters to purchase historical pension service from the date they joined the fire service, which in some cases goes back to the mid-sixties!!In this first part we explore the legal journey that took almost eight years, which culminated in Retained Firefighters being recognised as 'Part-time workers...2023-08-0414 min
Priority MessageFirefighter Fitness with CFO Justin Johnston and AM Neil TaylorIn this episode we are joined by Justin Johnston who is the Chief Fire Officer of Lancashire FRS, Vice-Chair of the NFCC and past Chair of the FireFit Steering Group plus Area Manager Neil Taylor (also Lancashire FRS) and current Chair of the FireFit Steering Group. Justin and Neil join Tristan Ashby (Chief Executive Officer of the FRSA) to discuss firefighter fitness. 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 cu...2023-07-2148 min
Priority MessageCo-Responding in the Fire ServiceFRSA National Officer Ben Redwood sits down with Terry Reynolds from Devon and Somerset FRS to discuss his experiences Co-Responding in the service, including the benefits and whether there are any disadvantages to performing the role. 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 fou...2023-06-1340 minPriority MessageThe View from ScotlandOur two national FRSA officials from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, David Crawford and Tim Kirk, join Tristan Ashby to discuss their experiences both as operational staff and as local trade union officials in Scottish Fire. The topics of discussion touch on the pay offer from 2019, crews of 3 and impact the FRSA has had on both individual members but also the service as a whole. You can contact David via DavidJ.Crawford@firescotland.gov.uk and Tim via Timothy.Kirk@firescotland.gov.uk for more information about becoming an FRSA member or...2023-05-1855 minPriority MessageIn conversation with HMI Roy Wilsher OBE QFSMIn this episode FRSA National Officer Beccy Barr speaks to HMI Roy Wilsher OBE QFSM. Beccy and Roy discuss the recent HMICFRS Spotlight report on Values and culture in fire and rescue services, including what the report found and how the sector should react to the recommendations in the report. You can follow Roy on @roywilsher 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 shows. No...2023-04-1445 minPriority MessageIn conversation with new NFCC On-Call Lead, DCFO Steve HealeyIn this episode we speak to the new NFCC Lead for On-Call, Lancashire Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Steve Healey. Steve discusses how he will approach his new role, the challenges facing On-Call across the UK and his plans on how to improve On-Call recruitment and retention and appliance availability. You can follow Steve on @stevejhealey If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.ukwe would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future shows. 2023-03-311h 06Priority MessageInternational Women's Day 2023As we celebrate International Women's Day, Chief Fire Officer for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, Dawn Whittaker joins Beccy Barr and Tristan Ashby from the FRSA to discuss her experiences on joining the fire service and rising through the ranks to CFO, plus the current and future challenges facing the sector. 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 shows.Not currently a member of the FRSA? You can join via our website...2023-03-0754 minPriority MessageCurrent Pay OfferIn this episode National Exec member Ben Redwood and Chief Executive Officer, Tristan Ashby discuss the current pay offer from the National Employers and the background to the proposal, how the offer is funded and the potential consequences of where the money is coming from.Ben and Tristan also talk about why the National Joint Council (NJC) is failing firefighters and the need for reform.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 shows.2023-02-2429 minPriority MessageIntroduction to our new podcast: Priority MessageThe Fire and Rescue Services Association has launched its very own podcast. From time-to-time we will be inviting guests onto the podcast to hear other voices and perspectives on a wide range of topics. But, we want our content to be driven by you, the listener, so if you have an area related to the fire and rescue service that you’d like discussed on the Pod, you can email the show on prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk Already in the pipeline we have episodes that will be covering the current pay offer and wha...2023-02-2102 min
Employment Law MattersS5E4 - Life as a Trade Union Official (with Tristan Ashby)In this episode, you’ll learn about the role of a trade union representative, including:-balancing being an employee and trade union officiallife as a chief executive of a trade unionindividual casework v collective negotiationsDaniel discusses the topic with Tristan Ashby from the Fire and Rescue Services Association.This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestio...2022-10-1136 min
Benched with BubbaBenched with Bubba EP 407 - Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers with Paul Sporer Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 407 Bubba is joined by Paul Sporer (@Sporer) of FanGraphs. They will go over the 2022 starting pitching landscape and then go over a ton of listener pitchers of interest and the thoughts on those pitchers going into 2022.Pitchers Discussed-Joe RyanCasey MizeAaron NolaJosiah GrayAaron AshbyLuis PatinoAdam WainwrightRanger SuarezMichael KopechLuis CastilloLuis SeverinoJesus LuzardoGriffin CanningEli MorganTristan McKenzieJordan...2021-10-141h 10Benched with BubbaBenched with Bubba EP 407 - Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers with Paul Sporer Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 407 Bubba is joined by Paul Sporer (@Sporer) of FanGraphs. They will go over the 2022 starting pitching landscape and then go over a ton of listener pitchers of interest and the thoughts on those pitchers going into 2022.Pitchers Discussed-Joe RyanCasey MizeAaron NolaJosiah GrayAaron AshbyLuis PatinoAdam WainwrightRanger SuarezMichael KopechLuis CastilloLuis SeverinoJesus LuzardoGriffin CanningEli MorganTristan McKenzieJordan...2021-10-141h 10
Swoony Boys PodcastThe Time We Did a Half Book BangPodcast Notes
Here's a handy dandy list of all of the books our hotties of the month came from in this episode (in alphabetical order):
Gabe from 99 Days by Katie Cotugno
Jack from The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett
Matt from Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino
Grey Blackwood from Bounce by Noelle August
All of the Guys from Claimed by Elle Kennedy
Tamlin and Lucien from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
Olly from Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon
Rafe from The Heart of Betrayal by Mary...2015-08-0800 min
Listen to Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureThe Birth Of Dada by David Pryce-Jones | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Birth Of Dada
Author: David Pryce-Jones
Narrator: Mark Ashby
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-23-15
Publisher: National Review
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Summary:
Zurich, that decorous Swiss city, is already preparing to celebrate next year the centenary of Dada. A preliminary brochure provides a map showing 80 sites in the city with associations to Tristan Tzara, Hugo Ball and his companion Emmy Hennings, Walter Serner, Hans Arp, and a few more, all of them fathers (and a mother or two) of Dadaism. Who, you...2015-03-2308 min
Discover Top 100 Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureThe Birth Of Dada Audiobook by David Pryce-JonesPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1606 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Birth Of Dada Author: David Pryce-Jones Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-15 Publisher: National Review Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Publisher's Summary: Zurich, that decorous Swiss city, is already preparing to celebrate next year the centenary of Dada. A preliminary brochure provides a map showing 80 sites in the city with associations to Tristan Tzara, Hugo Ball and his companion Emmy Hennings, Walter Serner, Hans Arp, and a few more, all of them fathers (and a...2015-03-2300 min