Fire and rescue news

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Today, we published the fire and rescue services inspection programme and framework commencing June 2025.

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London Fire Brigade has made significant improvements to its performance since its last inspection and is now outstanding in its response to major and multi-agency incidents.

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has not made enough progress since its previous inspection and does not manage its resources well.

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Strong and effective leadership can lead to improvements in the fire and rescue sector.

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We revisited Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to review the progress made against our recommendations.

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Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service should urgently review how it carries out its prevention activity.

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We revisited Avon Fire and Rescue Service to review the progress made against our recommendations.

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His Majesty’s Chief Inspector wrote to West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority and West Midlands Fire Service about the leadership and governance of West Midlands Fire Service.

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Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has made progress in some areas since its previous inspection, but there are still concerns about the culture of the organisation.

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Today, we published Fire and Rescue Service reports for Tyne and Wear and West Sussex.

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