Fire Standards Board
The Board is responsible for approving Standards and the approach to their development. It will set the priorities for Standards development work. It will commission work based on proposals from third parties, monitor progress with ongoing work and approve completed work.

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Standard Review
Leading The Service
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Leading and Developing People
Read more about Leading and Developing PeopleConsultation Opened
Leading the Service and Leading and Developing People Fire Standards Consultation 2025
Read more about Leading the Service and Leading and Developing People Fire Standards Consultation 2025Consultation Opened
Code of Ethics Fire Standard 2025
Read more about Code of Ethics Fire Standard 2025Consultation Closed
Protection Fire Standard
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Data Management
Read more about Data ManagementConsultation Opened
Protection Fire Standard
Read more about Protection Fire StandardConsultation Closed
Emergency Response Driving Fire Standard
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View all updatesFire Standards Board Re-Publishes Updated Fire Standards Following Comprehensive Review
The Fire Standards Board (FSB) has announced the launch of the seventeenth professional Fire Standard; Internal Governance and Assurance.
Protection Fire Standard now out for consultation
The Fire Standards Board are pleased to share the draft Protection Fire Standard for consultation.
Fire Standards and HMICFRS Characteristics of Good
The Fire Standards Board (FSB) has announced the launch of the seventeenth professional Fire Standard; Internal Governance and Assurance.