Source · HMICFRS
Effectiveness, efficiency and people 2023–2025: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
23 May 2025
Fire & Rescue Inspection
9 areas for improvement
Areas for improvement
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The service should make sure it quality assures its prevention activity, so staff carry out safe and well visits to an appropriate standard.
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The service should make sure that quality assurance activities are consistent
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The service should make sure that there is a consistent method of recording and monitoring all non-safety critical training.
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The service should ensure the selection and promotion process is fair and improve transparency to promote trust and confidence.
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The service should put in place an open and fair process to identify, develop and support high-potential staff and aspiring leaders.
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The service needs to do more to make sure promotion and progression processes are fair
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The service needs to do more to make sure its promotion and progression processes are fair.
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The service should do more to develop leaders and high-potential staff
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The service needs to improve the way it actively manages the career pathways of staff, including those with specialist skills and those with potential for leadership roles.