# The Fire Services (Appointments and Promotion) (Amendment) Regulations 1988, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the provisions of the Fire Services (Appointments and Promotion) Regulations 1978 relating to eligibility for appointment as chief officer of a brigade. The minimum level of rank in which previous service is required is raised to Divisional Officer (Class 1). Completion of the Fire Service College’s Brigade Command Course is also now required.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/31/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fire-services-appointments-and-promotion-amendment-regulations-1988/note
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