​The report was commissioned by the Chief Fire Officer, as part of his duties at Article 4 of the Fire and Rescue Service (Jersey) Law 2011, to:

• consider whether the Service's Community (Integrated) Risk Management Plan is doing what it needs to do and is fit for purpose
  
• assess compliance with National operational Guidance and progress against it
  
• examine the rationale and plans for reform of the Fire Precautions (Jersey) Law 1977 and to highlight the key risks and challenges arising
  
• consider the capacity of the Service set against operational and major incident risks as well as the challenges and opportunities faced in relation to succession planning and talent management