Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004

The Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, sometimes abbreviated as FRSA 2004, is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

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.