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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

Documents

Details

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

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Published 8 June 2026

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2026-06-08 13:00
First published.