P2-32 Response Accepted

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:
- HMICFRS accepted this recommendation in February 2025 (Government Response to Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report, MHCLG, February 2025).
- HMICFRS Round 3 inspection of LFB published November 2024 confirmed incident commander training assessment arrangements are in place (HMICFRS London Fire Brigade Inspection Report, November 2024).
- The government's dashboard states HMICFRS is continuing to evaluate whether this recommendation can be formally closed, with the assurance process expected to complete in early 2026 (Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Recommendations Dashboard, MHCLG, updated March 2026).
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Jurisdiction
England
Response
Accepted
Accepted HMICFRS Initial Response
26 Feb 2025

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) accepts this recommendation. See recommendation 31.

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Accepted HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services Follow-up
26 Feb 2025

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) accepts this recommendation. See recommendation 31.

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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.

Source
Report Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report 04 Sep 2024
Responsible Bodies
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services Primary
Recommendation age 1.7 yrs
Last formal update 01 Feb 2026