P2-37 Response Accepted AI-assessed

Train firefighters on communications loss response

Recommendation

Since radio communications are inherently unreliable in certain environments, we recommend that firefighters be trained to respond appropriately to the loss of communications and to understand how to restore them. (113.61)

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) completed a review of operational guidance, with new guidance developed and awaiting approval in April 2026 for publication in June 2026. Development of learning materials is underway, with quality assurance targeted for completion in March 2026, while the London Fire Brigade has completed its internal work on this matter (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
This recommendation asks for cultural or behavioural change, which is difficult to verify objectively. The assessment is based on policy commitments, not measured outcomes.
Jurisdiction
England
Response
Accepted
Accepted National Fire Chiefs Council
26 Feb 2025

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) accepts this recommendation on behalf of all fire and rescue services. NFCC has reviewed the content of national operational guidance and is surveying fire and rescue services to establish what additional measures could be provided to support awareness and training on how to respond to a loss of communications. The NFCC will produce a delivery plan by the end of April 2025 to set out what actions it will take as a result.

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Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Feb 2026

NFCC completed operational guidance review; new guidance developed requiring approval April 2026, publication June 2026. Learning materials development underway; quality assurance completion targeted March 2026. LFB completed work; NFCC continues national scale reporting.

Source
Source
Inquiry Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Report Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report 04 Sep 2024
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Responsible Bodies
National Fire Chiefs Council Primary
Themes & Tags
Emergency responder equipment training Fire risk assessment failures Fire Service Training Communication
Recommendation age 1.5 yrs
Last formal update 01 Feb 2026