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Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s Fire and Rescue Statement for 2023/24
The Fire and Rescue National Framework for England sets out the government’s priorities and objectives for fire and rescue authorities. Every fire and rescue authority must have regard to the
National Framework in carrying out its functions. Every authority must publish an annual statement of assurance of compliance with the National Framework, referred to as “the Fire and Rescue Statement”. This requirement applies to Police and Crime commissioners who take on the functions of a fire and rescue authority under the provisions of the Policing and Crime Act
2017, as is the case in Northamptonshire.
The Police, Fire and Crime Panel must then review the Fire and Rescue Statement and make a report outlining any recommendations to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. The report or recommendations of the Panel must also be published. The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner must provide a response to the panel and must also publish that response.
A copy of the Panel’s report can be downloaded here
PFCC’s Response
Following the publication of your response to the Fire & Rescue Statement for 2023/24 I am pleased to respond to the Panel in accordance with section 6 in accordance with the Police
Reform & Social Responsibility Act 2011 Section 12 Paragraph 4(a).
I am grateful for the feedback and interest the Panel have shown in the work of our Fire and Rescue Service. Since taking office, I have been working with service leaders to ensure that we put the public first, focus on workforce wellbeing and ensure that a positive, modern culture is engendered.
It is clear that strong and consistent leadership will help drive the service forward and it is my intention to work closely with the new Chief Fire Officer to ensure she has the resources and support necessary to both delivery service improvements and the priorities that will be set out in my Public Safety Plan and in the operational plans for the service.
I would like to thank the panel for the positive and constructive response to the Fire & Rescue Statement and I look forward to working with you, over the coming year.
A copy of the response can be downloaded here
