Two Steps Forward and One Back: The 2018 National Framework

Abstract

This chapter investigates the history, antecedents and drivers for the latest Fire and Rescue National Framework for England, published in 2018. It reviews the previous five national frameworks published since the first was introduced in 2004 and evaluates them against the model outline in Chapter 2. The authors suggest that that political expediency and speed of delivery have played a greater role in their development than improving services, increasing public safety and providing assurance to the public. It therefore highlights some key areas for improvement in both the national framework and in its implementation.

Citation

Murphy, P., Lakoma, K., Eckersley, P. and Glennon, R. (2020), "Two Steps Forward and One Back: The 2018 National Framework", Rebuilding the Fire and Rescue Services, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 65-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83867-755-820201005