x-in-man Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 The Blue Light Hub idea was knocked on the head a while ago IIRC. Before they moved The DHA down to Cronkbourne - next to the river, that could flood. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 1 minute ago, x-in-man said: The Blue Light Hub idea was knocked on the head a while ago IIRC. Before they moved The DHA down to Cronkbourne - next to the river, that could flood. Yes I think one of the rotating ministers at DHA reviewed the idea and put a hold on it. 1 minute ago, x-in-man said: The Blue Light Hub idea was knocked on the head a while ago IIRC. Before they moved The DHA down to Cronkbourne - next to the river, that could flood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Moghrey Mie said: 'Douglas Fire Station is no longer fit for purpose. It lacks the space required for the resources housed there and is now deemed to be at a high risk of future flooding.' Also probably full of ACM's given it's age. Logic would dicatate a Joint Services HQ at the Quarterbridge with flood mitigation as it has ready access to the TT Course and A5 Castletown Road They are never going to convert the double roundabout to a single junction until the TT is gone and the Access Road is no longer needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) 55 minutes ago, CallMeCurious said: Also probably full of ACM's given it's age. Logic would dicatate a Joint Services HQ at the Quarterbridge with flood mitigation as it has ready access to the TT Course and A5 Castletown Road They are never going to convert the double roundabout to a single junction until the TT is gone and the Access Road is no longer needed. Not enough room to park all the police vehicles down there. And they have already spent thousands of pounds building custody cells at Police Head Quarters. Edited March 17, 2023 by Moghrey Mie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian rush Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 It’s always had a premium compared to other top job posts since Summerland. Whether that’s right or wrong can be debated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 The CFO, the CC etc are stupidly overpaid as their level of responsibility is tiny compared to their counterparts across who actually earn their wedge. Another example of delusions of statehood directly impacting the public purse... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/mark-christian-appointed-permanent-chief-fire-officer/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 11:38 PM, Max Power said: End of the line positions, most end up retiring after a career of mediocrity. Nobody comes to the Isle of Man to enhance their career, I did. It worked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 you would have thought if they were serious about relocation the fire station , the Old vehicle testing station would have been easily converted , sadly we only do gold plated and overpriced government projects , I always thought John Hinnigan was a decent Chief , had lots of respect and common sense seems a different service now , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub3 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) How many fires has this has guy actually attended to be deemed chief fire officer? Edited May 5, 2023 by Beelzebub3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Helmut Fromage Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 15 minutes ago, Beelzebub3 said: How many fires has this has guy actually attended to be deemed chief fire officer? Not sure that’s relevant at the level of appointment for the position- frontline capability would be at least 2 - 3 promotions earlier. I knew him professionally (not recently as he’s above the ones I deal with work wise) very focused on updating the “old brigade boys drinking club mentality” take a look at who he selected to represent the IOM at the coronation. He’ll update and upgrade this area of public service quietly with no publicity seeking in a Gary Roberts style. Best of luck to him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ativa Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 30 minutes ago, Beelzebub3 said: How many fires has this has guy actually attended to be deemed chief fire officer? Local lad who has been in the service for years as far as I know. How about people are just happy for him and glad that some home grown talent with real local knowledge has the position. People would be quick enough to moan if they had shipped someone in ffs 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 16 hours ago, Beelzebub3 said: How many fires has this has guy actually attended to be deemed chief fire officer? Well over 30 years service a lot of fires, rescues etc etc!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Ten Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 There were no other applicants so the DHA kept the position in the insular family #nepotism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 9 hours ago, Last Ten said: There were no other applicants so the DHA kept the position in the insular family #nepotism Absolute crap, do you actually know the person or you just a bitter come over who wants the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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