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Guidance

National co-ordination and advisory framework for the fire service in England

The framework supports fire and rescue services dealing with major incidents and provides valuable support between local and central government.

Updates to this page

From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Published:
28 September 2015
Last updated:
11 March 2026
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  1. National co-ordination and advisory framework for England 7th edition added.

  2. Updated to the 6th edition of the framework.

  3. Guidance updated and now includes reference to Waste Fire, Wildfire and Flood Tactical advisors.

  4. Updated framework document with April 2019 version.

  5. 3rd edition published - sets out a revised approach to the handling of national fire emergencies and sets out the role and responsibilities of the National Fire Chiefs Council regarding the response arrangements to major incidents and wide area emergencies at home and abroad.

  6. First published.

Applies to England

Documents

National co-ordination and advisory framework for England (accessible version)

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National co-ordination and advisory framework for England

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The national co-ordination and advisory framework (NCAF) provides robust, flexible response arrangements to emergencies that can be adapted to the type and size of an event.

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