Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
Section 21 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 requires the Secretary of State to prepare a Fire and Rescue National Framework for fire and rescue authorities in England. Fire and rescue authorities must have regard to the Framework in carrying out their functions.
Article 2 of this Order, which applies in relation to fire and rescue authorities in England only, gives effect to a revision of the Fire and Rescue National Framework for England which was published in July 2012.
The revision sets out steps that fire and rescue authorities should take to help ensure firefighters remain fit and are supported in remaining in employment.
Copies of the Framework as revised may be obtained on the www.gov.uk website at
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the public, private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.