NFCC RPE EqIA consultation

NFCC is undertaking consultation on a draft equality impact analysis (EqIA) for the use of tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE). This draft EqIA has been created through collaboration with Norfolk Fire and Rescue service, the NFCC Health, Safety and Wellbeing committee, and the NFCC BA & RPE lead officer.

The purpose of this consultation is to gather feedback on the potential usefulness, content, and application of this approach across the sector.

Please note that any EqIA adopted by an individual fire and rescue service should reflect local operational requirements, workforce considerations, and community demographics. This draft document is not intended to replace locally developed assessment and decision-making processes.

You can review the draft Respiratory Protective Equipment EqIA document here: RPE EqIA Draft document– opens in a new tab

If you would like to prepare your response, you can review the questions in advance: RPE EqIA consultation question set– opens in a new tab.

There is also a save and continue function that can be used throughout the consultation so that you can return to your response later and pick up where you left off.

This survey will close end of the day on Monday 22 June 2026. If you have any questions, please contact opsandcontrolhub@nfcc.org.uk– opens in a new tab

Thank you for taking the time to respond to this consultation.

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