Guidance
Legislation governing fire and rescue services in England
Guidance on the legislation that applies to fire and rescue services in England.
Applies to England
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This document sets out:
- the main legislation governing fire and rescue services in England, including their legal duties, powers and responsibilities
- the duties of the UK government in supporting the fire services, including the requirement to produce, and update regularly, a Fire and Rescue National Framework
Updates to this page
Published 8 June 2026