P2-38 Response Accepted AI-assessed

Provide water supply system training to all firefighters

Recommendation

That basic training on the structure and operation of the water supply system, including the different types of hydrants in use and their functions, be given to all firefighters. Training should also be given on effective measures to increase water flow and pressure when necessary. (113.62)

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the Gov.uk progress report of 1 Feb 2026, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) identified gaps in national training provision on water supply systems after receiving minimal responses from fire and rescue services, with proposals for gap-filling proceeding to the Operational Training and Education Group in January 2026. The London Fire Brigade achieved 90% completion of e-learning with knowledge checks by December 2025, and face-to-face training is ongoing, according to the report.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 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 requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
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 national operational guidance and is surveying fire and rescue services to establish what additional measures could be provided to support awareness and training on the water supply system. 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 received minimal training material responses from services, indicating provision gaps. Materials and gap-filling proposals proceeding to Operational Training and Education Group January 2026. LFB achieved 90% e-learning completion with knowledge check success December 2025; face-to-face training delivered since November 2024.

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 Water Supply
Recommendation age 1.5 yrs
Last formal update 01 Feb 2026