Fire Gateway is a winner!The Fire Gateway (http://www.fire.gov.uk/), the web portal which gives online access to every fire and rescue service in England, has won a prestigious e-Government National Award. The e-Government Awards are the UK’s highest level commendation for innovative IT or online services which have transformed the lives of citizens, business and local communities. The Fire Gateway, hosted by the Fire Service College, was funded by Communities and Local Government and developed with the help of Greater Manchester FRS. The Fire Gateway won in the category: ‘Building a fairer society – using ICT and e-Government services to improve social inclusion or improve lives.’ Using the Gateway, members of the public can contact their local FRS, to: · request a home fire safety visit · check compliance with fire safety legislation in the workplace · complete an online assessment to see if they have the attributes needed to be a fire-fighter At the Awards dinner on 22 January, Prime Minister Gordon Brown praised the winners and finalists, as the “best of the best” in UK e-Government. More information on the Fire Gateway is available from |
Article Date: 15th February 2008 |
