The service should make sure it quality assures its prevention activity, so staff carry out safe and well visits to an appropriate standard.
Effectiveness, efficiency and people 2023–2025: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
Published 23 May 2025Fire & Rescue Inspection0 recommendations9 areas for improvement
Coverage
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Areas for improvement
The service should make sure that quality assurance activities are consistent
The service should make sure that there is a consistent method of recording and monitoring all non-safety critical training.
The service should ensure the selection and promotion process is fair and improve transparency to promote trust and confidence.
The service should put in place an open and fair process to identify, develop and support high-potential staff and aspiring leaders.
The service needs to do more to make sure promotion and progression processes are fair
The service needs to do more to make sure its promotion and progression processes are fair.
The service should do more to develop leaders and high-potential staff
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.