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News article  —  28 April 2025

We have published our latest fire and rescue service inspection programme.

News article  —  16 January 2025

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

News article  —  15 November 2024

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

News article  —  19 August 2024

HMICFRS has launched a consultation which welcomes views on our proposed fire inspection programme for 2025-27.

News article  —  1 August 2024

The culture in fire and rescue services is showing some early signs of improvement, but too much unacceptable behaviour remains.

News article  —  9 May 2024

The Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services has called for more powers to ensure the sector makes urgent changes to keep the public safe. 

News article  —  26 September 2023

HMICFRS has published fire and rescue services’ progress against recommendations for the first time.

News article  —  19 July 2023

Today we published the terms of reference for a thematic inspection of the handling of misconduct in fire and rescue services.

News article  —  10 May 2023

We are pleased to announce the launch of the positive practice portal – an online platform developed by the National Fire Chiefs’ Council with support from HMICFRS.

News article  —  10 May 2023

She will provide additional support across fire and rescue service inspections, and the wider work of the inspectorate.