SFJ Awards

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen, and change lives. Time to Talk Day is taking place 6 February 2025 and is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness in partnership with Co-op. Get involved today, grab a cuppa and have a check in with a colleague today. For more on Time to Talk Day: https://brnw.ch/21wQvrF For more support on making mental health and everyday conversation, please visit our My Whole Self resources: https://brnw.ch/21wQvrE #TimeToTalk #MWS25 #MyWholeSelf #EverydayConversations #AskTwice #CheckInWithOthers #SupportingMentalHeath (Image description: A green sofa in the middle of a pink background with the words: "Fancy a brew? Let's talk it through. Get comfortable and start talking about mental health." The Time to Talk, Mind, Rethink Mental Illness, and Co-op logos are displayed a long the bottom of the image)

It’s Time to Talk Day – Let’s open up about mental health and professional development. 🧠💡 We know that open conversations about mental health and wellbeing can make a real difference to those suffering in silence. Time to Talk Day is a reminder to check in, listen and support one another – especially those undertaking additional qualifications to try and develop their professional skills outside of their day job. We help our approved centres to create supportive learning environments by providing guidance on wellbeing initiatives and signposting helpful resources for learners. Explore our learner wellbeing resources: https://bit.ly/4gpFuTK #TimeToTalk #MentalHealth #MentalHealthResources

All delegates attending the ICL1 SFJ Awards Level 3 in Initial Incident Command qualification here at Capita The Fire Service College have the opportunity to experience training, development and final practical assessments using the incredible facilities out on the incident ground. Next Course Start Date: 3rd March 2025 If you’re interested in booking a place, please contact us. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your skills and career! iclstaff@fireservicecollege.ac.uk sales@fireservicecollege.ac.uk #IncidentCommand #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth

We’re excited to be sponsoring and attending the inaugural NFCC Apprenticeship Awards next Monday to kick off #NAW2025! 🎉 We can’t wait to celebrate apprenticeships and the apprentices nominated who have been recognised for going above and beyond in their roles. Find out more about these awards: https://lnkd.in/ePsrzb3m National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #ApprenticeshipAwards

Beautiful sky last night over The Fire Service College as we finished our ICL3 SFJ Awards Level 6 in Advanced Incident Command Revalidations with officers from Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. Always great to facilitate the development and maintenance of essential command skills for our Fire Service colleagues. #CPD #ImmersiveDevelopmentTraining #Capita

No Frills Just Development of Skills    “Loved it. Genuinely, having undertaken so many courses that are seemingly stuffed with unnecessary bits purely to justify the time this was such a refreshing change. Everything had a purpose, all conversations led somewhere and the way it was run by the 3 assessors put me at ease whilst still making me want to do my absolute best. An absolute masterclass of how to get people to really understand some of the stuff we've all paid lip service to.” AM Matt Chapman Oxfordshire FRS (OFRS)    Amazing feedback after K Lamb Associates delivery of SFJ Awards Level 7 Award in Strategic Incident Command. Hosted by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, delegates joined from Humberside Fire & Rescue Service, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The group discussions were fascinating thanks to the operational experiences shared by the delegates.     Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue hosted Phase 2 of SFJ Level 4 Award in Designing and Delivering Incident Command Training. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service joined the course which saw delegates demonstrating learned skills.    Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service hosted a SFJ Level 4 Award in Intermediate Incident Command. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service sent delegates, and the shared learning was amazing. Feedback for this course is testament to the quality delivery.    “I would like to thank all the instructors for their understanding of my needs and were very supportive throughout the course. The interaction between everyone on the course was really good, as there were candidates from 3 different services we worked well as a team and bonded very quickly. This was partly down to how the instructors run the course. The scenarios were very interesting and well organised and met the needs of everyone.”     Humberside Fire hosted the latest in a series of SFJ Fire Control Commander (CCS) Course. This course is really gaining traction with Fire Service Control Rooms. We’ve had several enquiries from other services with course bookings imminent.    “I really enjoyed the course despite being apprehensive. I feel like I was able to fully embrace with the course with the support of Kev and Mark. They got so much out of me without me even realising. I was pushed to reach my full potential. I have now learned new tools that I can bring back onto watch and help develop and improve me as a control commander.”     In NYFRS a KLA delivery team facilitated SFJ Awards-Effective Command-ICL2 Revalidation Assessments. Three candidates experienced some challenging and appropriately complex scenarios.     Is your service considering further developing its current Incident Command training? Katherine Lamb offers structured IC courses across IC levels 1-4, led by very experienced credible trainers and assessors. Visit our website for more information.

We’re reviewing our existing Road Traffic Collision Instruction qualification to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the sector and reflects the latest advancements in road traffic collision management. As part of this review, we’ve launched a public consultation to incorporate sector feedback and address emerging challenges. Learn more and take part in the consultation: https://ow.ly/mKUV50UQ6YI #Consultation #QualificationDevelopment #Qualifications

This week marks Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. This campaign highlights the importance of supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, as well as the need for improved services to help them recover. At SFJ Awards, we’re committed to improving these services through our role as an approved End-Point Assessment Organisation for the new Domestic and Sexual Abuse Apprenticeship Standard – which provides the essential early intervention, advocacy, and support skills needed to empower survivors and ensure they receive the emotional and practical care they deserve. We’re experienced supporting employers utilising new apprenticeship standards through the End-Point Assessment process. Find out more about how we can support you: https://ow.ly/kbZa50UOFwX #SexualAbuseAwareness #DomesticAbuseSupport #ItsNotOK

With #NAW2025 fast approaching, why not revisit some of the inspirational apprentice stories we shared last year? Loren’s PCSO apprenticeship gave her the confidence she needed to get back into a public facing role and speak in front of large crowds of people. Find out more about Loren’s apprenticeship journey: https://bit.ly/4jjyfiE #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #Apprentices #PoliceApprenticeships

🚨 Now live: the Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Contact Handling! We’re excited to introduce this updated qualification, designed to meet the evolving demands of emergency services. This qualification ensures alignment with current legislation, policies, and procedures, making it an essential tool for building expertise in this critical role. Key objectives include: ✅ Developing the ability to manage high-pressure situations with clarity and professionalism. ✅ Enhancing critical thinking and decision-making during emergency responses. ✅ Strengthening communication and interpersonal skills when handling sensitive situations. This qualification also serves as an alternative to the Emergency Contact Handler apprenticeship standard, providing a flexible pathway for learners. 👉 Find out more: https://ow.ly/7z7Q50UMsZg #EmergencyServices #ProfessionalDevelopment