Area for improvement A1
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should assure itself that its use of enforcement powers prioritises the highest risks and includes proportionate activity to reduce risk.
HMICFRS
Effectiveness, efficiency and people 2023–2025: Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Published 23 April 2025
Fire & Rescue Inspection
10 areas for improvement
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Areas for improvement 10
Area for improvement A2
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should make sure it has an effective method to share fire survival guidance information with multiple callers and that it has a dedicated communication link in place.
Area for improvement A3
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should address all the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations
Area for improvement A4
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service needs to review how it allocates its resources
Area for improvement A5
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service needs to show a clear rationale for the resources allocated between prevention, protection and response activities.
Area for improvement A6
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should improve all staff understanding and application of the performance development review process.
Area for improvement A7
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 A8
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service needs to do more to identify and develop high-potential staff at all levels
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.
Area for improvement A10
Status: Open
Area for improvement (HMICFRS's words)The service should consider putting in place more formal arrangements to identify and support members of staff at an early stage to become senior leaders.