# The Fire and Rescue Services (National Framework and Variation of Combination Schemes) (Wales) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


fire and rescue services, wales
Made 4 March 2026
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2)
The Welsh Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred on them by sections 3(2) and (3)(a) and (c), 4(4), 21(6) and 60(2)(a) of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (“the 2004 Act”).
In accordance with section 4(5) of the 2004 Act, the Welsh Ministers have consulted with those authorities they consider likely to be affected and any other persons they consider appropriate in respect of the provision made in articles 3 to 5.
In accordance with section 21(5) of the 2004 Act, the Welsh Ministers have consulted fire and rescue authorities or persons considered to represent them, persons considered to represent employees of fire and rescue authorities and such other persons they consider appropriate in respect of the revisions to the Fire and Rescue National Framework for Wales brought into effect by article 2.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/64/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fire-and-rescue-services-national-framework-and-variation-of-combination-schemes-wales-order-2026/introduction
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