Policy paper

Fire engineering profession reform

Publication of the Authoritative Statement of the Fire Engineers Advisory Panel and a statement of next steps for reform of the fire engineering profession​.

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The government is committed to delivering on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 report recommendations concerning fire engineers, strengthening public safety by building a highly-skilled and sustainable profession with high standards of professional accountability.

The Authoritative Statement of the Fire Engineers Advisory Panel is a response to the Inquiry’s call for an authoritative statement of the knowledge and skills to be expected of a competent fire engineer.

The accompanying next steps statement sets out how government will implement both the recommendations of the Inquiry and the advice of the Fire Engineers Advisory Panel.

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Published 17 December 2025

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