Consider higher power radios for breathing apparatus
That fire and rescue services that continue to use low power intrinsically safe radios as part of breathing apparatus consider reserving them only for situations in which there is a real risk of igniting flammable gases and generally using radios of higher power, particularly in high-rise buildings. (113.59)
- The government's annual report stated NFCC developed assurance workshops, with six services completed and ten scheduled with a completion target of Autumn 2026 (Annual Report on Progress, MHCLG, February 2026).
- LFB has completed its digital radio deployment (Annual Report on Progress, MHCLG, February 2026).
How was this evidence gathered?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) accepts this recommendation on behalf of all fire and rescue services. NFCC is surveying fire and rescue services to understand what arrangements are currently in place at a local level and what national support could be put in place to support services to meet this recommendation. The NFCC will produce a delivery plan by the end of April 2025 to set out what actions it will take as a result.
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) accepts this recommendation on behalf of all fire and rescue services. NFCC is surveying fire and rescue services to understand what arrangements are currently in place at a local level and what national support could be put in place to support services to meet this recommendation. The NFCC will produce a delivery plan by the end of April 2025 to set out what actions it will take as a result.
Progress Timeline
NFCC developed assurance workshops; six services completed, ten scheduled with completion target Autumn 2026. Learning case report compiled. LFB completed dual function radio rollout with training; four e-learning modules exceed 90% completion.