The Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), sometimes abbreviated as FRSA 2004, is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
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| Long title | An Act to make provision about fire and rescue authorities and their functions; to make provision about employment by, and powers of employees of, fire and rescue authorities; to make provision about education and training and pension schemes; to make provision about the supply of water; to make provision about false alarms of fire; to provide for the funding of advisory bodies; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 2004 c. 21 |
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| Royal assent | 22 July 2004 |
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Status: Amended | |
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Provisions
The act requires the Government to publish a national framework for its expectations from fire and rescue services.
Reception
The act was criticised by the Fire Brigades Union, describing it as setting up "fantasy regional government powers" on the basis that it gave significant powers to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
Implementation
The act was commenced in England in October 2004. The first national framework was published in April 2006.
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