P2-32
Response
Accepted
Self-assessed
Inspect London Fire Brigade incident commander training
Recommendation
That as soon as reasonably possible the Inspectorate inspect the London Fire Brigade to examine and report on the arrangements it has in place for assessing the training of incident commanders at all levels and their continuing competence, whether by a process of revalidation or otherwise. (133.56)
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) addressed this recommendation as part of its February 2024 inspection of the London Fire Brigade (LFB), with findings published in November 2024. The HMICFRS Round 3 inspection confirmed that arrangements for assessing incident commander training and continuing competence are in place (gov.uk progress update, 1 February 2026). The government's progress update states that this recommendation is complete and fully discharged (gov.uk progress update, 1 February 2026).
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 24 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
Jurisdiction
England
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
HMICFRS
26 Feb 2025
His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) accepts this recommendation. See recommendation 31.
Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Feb 2026
Covered by Recommendation 31 inspection. HMICFRS Round 3 inspection confirmed incident commander training assessment arrangements are in place. Recommendation complete and fully discharged.
Responsible Bodies
HMICFRS
Primary
Recommendation age
1.5 yrs
Last formal update
01 Feb 2026