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Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s Fire and Rescue Statement for 2024/25
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 2024/25 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 ongoing feedback and interest the Panel have shown in the work of our Fire and Rescue Service. The debate regarding the Fire and Rescue Statement was both positive and constructive and the recognition of the challenges facing the service underlines the importance of partnership working.
As with the work of the OPFCC, the provision of data will undoubtedly help support the panel to undertake their role in holding me to account in relation to the Fire and Rescue Service. I am happy to ensure we can provide the panel with the relevant data to ensure progress in relation to key performance indicators can be set in future reports.
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 PDF copy of the response can be downloaded here
