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Digital and Cyber Security Fire Standard now out for consultation
The Fire Standards Board are pleased to share the draft Digital and Cyber Security Fire Standard for consultation. The draft Fire Standard has been developed with subject matter experts from the network of Fire and Rescue Service ICT Managers, Home Office specialists, representatives from the National Fire Chiefs Council Digital, Technology and Cyber Board, as well as other key stakeholders. The Board are keen to receive feedback from all Fire and Rescue Services, as those the Standards will apply directly to, but we also welcome responses through our online consultation questionnaire from any stakeholders.
Fire Standards Review 2023-24
The Fire Standards Board are pleased to present the 2023-24 Fire Standards Review which highlights the Board’s work and achievements over that period and looks forward to 2024-25
Consultation on the latest Fire Standard is now open
The Fire Standards Board is now drawing closer to completing the initial suite of Fire Standards based on the activity of fire and rescue services. The working title of the standard now out for consultation is Internal Governance and Assurance. We anticipate the consultation on the accompanying Procurement and Asset Management Fire Standard will be open shortly.
The Fire Standards Board Launch Two New Professional Standards
The Fire Standards Board (FSB) is delighted to announce the launch of two new Fire Standards - Fire Control, and Communications & Engagement
HMICFRS report on values and culture in fire and rescue services – Fire Standards Board response
The professional standards produced by the Fire Standard Board are designed to assist fire and rescue services in creating cultures which are open, inclusive, and welcoming.
Fire Standards Board launch the Leadership and People Fire Standards
The Fire Standards Board (FSB) is delighted to announce the launch of its leadership and people Fire Standards: Leading the Service and Leading and Developing People
Fire Standards Board Opens Consultation On Two New Fire Standards
The Fire Standards Board is pleased to announce the next two Fire Standards which are shared with services and all stakeholders for consultation. Forming part of the suite of Fire Standards that relate to service delivery, the Fire Control Fire Standard is now open for consultation. Alongside this, a Fire Standard for Communications, Engagement and Consultation is also open.
Emergency response driving instructor course out for consultation
The NFCC have been working with colleagues in the practitioner’s group, Driver Training Advisory Group (DTAG) to develop a course outline for Instructors, with supporting guidance to help services to achieve the Emergency Driving Response Fire Standard, which was published in February 2021.
The Fire Standards Board launches the Data Management Fire Standard
The Fire Standards Board (FSB) has announced the launch of the twelfth professional Fire Standard; Data Management.
Developing the next Fire Standards
The FSB met on 9 September and agreed the next phase of development of Fire Standards.
Revisions to the Protection Fire Standard
Following feedback received from fire and rescue services after its initial publication, an exceptional review has taken place. As a result, revisions to the wording of the Protection Fire Standard have been made. Fire Standards Board approved the minor revisions at its meeting on 9th September.
Fire Standard Implementation Sessions
Virtual sessions are being held to support fire and rescue services with the implementation of published Fire Standards.