Area for improvement A1
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should make sure it quality assures its prevention activity, so staff carry out safe and well visits to an appropriate standard.
HMICFRS
Effectiveness, efficiency and people 2023–2025: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
Published 23 May 2025
Fire & Rescue Inspection
9 areas for improvement
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Areas for improvement 9
Area for improvement A2
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should make sure that quality assurance activities are consistent
Area for improvement A3
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should make sure that there is a consistent method of recording and monitoring all non-safety critical training.
Area for improvement A4
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should ensure the selection and promotion process is fair and improve transparency to promote trust and confidence.
Area for improvement A5
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should put in place an open and fair process to identify, develop and support high-potential staff and aspiring leaders.
Area for improvement A6
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service needs to do more to make sure promotion and progression processes are fair
Area for improvement A7
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service needs to do more to make sure its promotion and progression processes are fair.
Area for improvement A8
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should do more to develop leaders and high-potential staff
Area for improvement A9
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)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.