Consultation outcome

Reforming our fire and rescue service

• From: Home Office
• Published: 18 May 2022
• Last updated: 12 December 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

This consultation has concluded

Read the full outcome

Response to the fire reform white paper (accessible version)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4362-7, E02947034, CP 993

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Response to the fire reform white paper

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4362-7, E02947034, CP 993

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Response to the fire reform white paper (print version)

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Detail of outcome

This document is the post-consultation report for the consultation paper. It includes:

• a summary of the consultation responses
• a detailed response to the specific questions raised in the report
• next steps following this consultation.

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Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views on proposals to introduce system-wide reform that will strengthen fire and rescue services in England.

This consultation ran from
9am on 18 May 2022 to 11:59pm on 26 July 2022

Consultation description

The government wants to ensure that our fire and rescue services are given the tools and support to tackle the ever-changing challenges that our communities face.

People

Where proposals seek to clarify the role of the firefighter and to build a culture that welcomes every member of our community.

Professionalism

Where we look to provide greater development and leadership opportunities to all fire service staff, no matter how experienced they are.

Governance

Where we explore the potential in providing operational independence to chief fire officers.

We believe that improvements in these 3 key areas will ensure that our fire and rescue services are fully supported in their role, protecting and serving our communities.

This consultation seeks to continue the government’s work in delivering fire reform in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Below is a full package of documents to support the consultation, including the impact assessment.

Documents

Consultation document (accessible)

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Consultation document

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-3336-9, E02749659 05/22, CP 670

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Impact Assessment (accessible)

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Impact Assessment

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Published 18 May 2022
Last updated 12 December 2023 + show all updates

1. 12 December 2023

   Added the consultation outcome and response.

2. 18 May 2022

   Accessible version of Impact Assessment added.

3. 18 May 2022

   First published.