Explanatory note

These Regulations, which come into force on 1st January 1994, introduce revised practical examinations (set out in the Schedule to these Regulations) for promotion in a fire brigade to the ranks of leading firefighter and sub-officer save that, in the latter case, the reference to an exercise in fireground procedure and control (set out in paragraph (b) in Part II of the Schedule) remains unaltered.The Regulations also make a transitional provision with regard to provisions (governing eligibility to enter a practical examination) which operate by reference to non-attendance at the examination in question in the previous year.