Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 89240
Fire and Rescue Services: Training
Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025
Question
Alex Easton
Independent — North Down
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of training given to firefighters attending people in mental health crisis.
Answer
Samantha DixonFire and rescue authorities (FRA) as employer are responsible for ensuring that firefighters receive the training they need to safely respond to the wide range of incidents that they attend. The National Fire Chiefs Council maintains national operational ...
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