Source · HMICFRS
Effectiveness, efficiency and people 2023–2025: Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
23 April 2025
Fire & Rescue Inspection
10 areas for improvement
Areas for improvement
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The service should assure itself that its use of enforcement powers prioritises the highest risks and includes proportionate activity to reduce risk.
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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.
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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.
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The service should address all the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations
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The service needs to review how it allocates its resources
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The service needs to show a clear rationale for the resources allocated between prevention, protection and response activities.
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The service should improve all staff understanding and application of the performance development review process.
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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 identify and develop high-potential staff at all levels
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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.