Train LFB officers on high-rise inspections
The LFB ensure that all officers of the rank of Crew Manager and above are trained in carrying out the requirements of PN633 relating to the inspection of high-rise buildings.
- LFB Commissioner stated in March 2024 that LFB had completed every recommendation directed to it (LFB Statement, March 2024).
- The government's Phase 1 progress report stated this recommendation is complete, with all operational staff having completed mandatory training on the revised Management of Operational Risk Information system for high-rise inspections (Quarterly Thematic Update, MHCLG, February 2025).
- HMICFRS Round 3 inspection published November 2024 rated LFB "outstanding" for responding to major and multi-agency incidents (HMICFRS London Fire Brigade Inspection Report, November 2024).
How was this evidence gathered?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe government accepted in principle all the Phase 1 recommendations directed at central government. The Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick presented the formal response to Parliament on 21 January 2020, committing to swift and decisive action including new duties on building owners and managers to provide information to fire and rescue services, install premises information boxes, conduct regular inspections of lifts and fire doors, and equip buildings with evacuation signal facilities. The government stated it had already taken action in advance of the report and was actively looking beyond the remit of these recommendations.
Progress Timeline
The LFB has reported that this recommendation has been completed. All operational staff have completed mandatory training on the revised Management of Operational Risk Information policy (Number 800).
LFB Commissioner Andy Roe announced LFB is "the only organisation to have completed every recommendation directed specifically to them." Key achievements: revised FSG policy, new MSA breathing apparatus with voice comms, 64m turntable ladders, fire escape hoods saving 200+ lives.
We accept the recommendations in both the Phase 1 Grenfell Report and HMICFRS inspection report.