Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 44344

Fire and Rescue Services: Training

Tabled: 4 April 2025
Answered: 10 April 2025

Question

Lisa Smart

Liberal DemocratHazel Grove

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what role her Department has in setting (a) standards and (b) contents of training for firefighters.

Answer

Alex Norris
It is the responsibility of Fire and Rescue Authorities to ensure that firefighters receive the appropriate equipment and training they need to safely respond to the wide range of incidents which they attend. The Government will continue to work closely w...

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