Developing a New College of Fire and Rescue - Consultation Survey

Overview

Scope of the Consultation

Topic of this consultation:

This consultation seeks views on how the establishment of the College of Fire and Rescue could best support future capability, professional development and resilience across the fire and rescue sector, as well as contributing to wider sector objectives. It covers:

• The proposed strategic aims that the college should seek to achieve;
• The functions it could fulfil;
• Potential delivery and funding models for the college;
• Interaction between the college and the National Framework, which sets out the government’s priorities for fire and rescue authorities; and
• Legislative requirements to support the establishment of the college. 

We would also welcome comments on any potential impacts of these proposals on groups with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Geographical scope:

These proposals relate to England only. However, we aim to work closely with colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to consider how the college could be designed in a way that would add value for fire and rescue sector colleagues across the UK if they chose to opt into some of its services.

Impact assessment:

We have completed an internal, high-level assessment of impacts that is proportionate to the stage of policy development. The findings from this consultation will allow us to refine our policy proposals and to publish a more detailed impact assessment alongside the government's formal response to this consultation.

Please read the consultation document before answering the questions set out in this survey. The consultation document can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/developing-a-new-college-of-fire-and-rescue