Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser 3
Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser 3 : The Role of The CFRA: The DfCLG has outlined the general functions of the CFRA, and the new unit: (a) Advise ministers and senior staff on structure, organisation and performance, including equality, of fire and rescue services; (b) It will identify and disseminate good practice to fire and rescue services; (c) Continue the successful drive to reduce fire deaths, which have been halved in England over the last quarter of a century; (d) It will also advise and liaise with government, local authorities, professional bodies and other interested organisations on fire, rescue and resilience matters; (d) Is the umbrella organisation of the Crown Premises Inspection Group (CPIG). CPIG is the team of Fire Inspectors, appointed by the Secretary of State, to enforce the Regulatory Reform (fire Safety) Order) 2005 within Crown Premises. The detailed job description was made available to the public ahead of Sir Ken's appointment. It said the role of CFRA comes with a "substantial six figure package". The CFRA will have to set up the new unit, the last HM Chief inspector of Fire Services was Sir Graham Meldrum who retired in January 2007. The new post of CFRA has been created to reflect changes to the fire and rescue service in the UK brought about by the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, although it only applies to England and Wales. However, it is anticipated that the CFRA will advise the government on any major incident in the UK
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