College to have permanent staff and training facilities
Grenfell Tower Inquiry · Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report · Issued 4 September 2024 · Addressed to: UK Government
Source — verbatim from the inquiry
●Inquiry recommendation
That [the college] should have a permanent staff of sufficient size to manage its operations and develop its functions in response to the demands of fire and rescue services nationally and the requirements of the board. The college will need access to permanent facilities, including facilities for practical training and education. We envisage that much of the training and education will be delivered and led by firefighters of suitable experience drawn as the occasion requires from fire and rescue services around the country. (113.53)
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Published evidence summary
Publicly available evidence relating to this recommendation:
- The government's annual report stated this will be addressed through the consultation on the College of Fire and Rescue structure and delivery planned by May 2026 (Annual Report on Progress, MHCLG, February 2026).
Response — verbatim from government
●UK Government — initial response
The government accepts this recommendation in principle. See recommendation 29. This will be captured by the consultation on the most appropriate functions for the college to fulfil and how it could best be structured and delivered.
UK Government · 16 Jan 2025 Written response →
●UK Government — follow-up
The government accepts this recommendation in principle. See recommendation 29. This will be captured by the consultation on the most appropriate functions for the college to fulfil and how it could best be structured and delivered.
UK Government · 26 Feb 2025 Written response →
Evidence trail — what's actually happened since
- 1 Feb 2026 Will be addressed through consultation on College of Fire and Rescue structure and delivery (see Recommendation 29). Consultation by May 2026 will address staffing and facilities. Source →
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