In this section you will learn about the strategies, methods, processes and guidelines that enable us to function effectively, monitor and measure our performance, and provide you with an accountable and transparent service that is continually improving and reflective of your needs.
The publications are available in PDF format below. If you require any of our documents in another language please contact us on 0345 305 8383 to request this.
Our 3 year strategic plan
2025 - 2028 Consultation
Every year we consult with you about our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and our plans for the year ahead. Our consultation ran from February 2025 to May 2025 and our CRMP has now been finalised. Find out more using the link below:
https://www.ddfire.gov.uk/community-risk-consultation
Community Risk Profile
Our Annual Report
You can read an accessible version of Annual Report by clicking on the document below:
Our Strategies
CDDFRS Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2025-2028
Station Plans
Each of our Station areas assesses the risks that are local to them and this contributes to how we produce our Community Risk Profile and Community Risk Management Plan.
HMICFRS - Our Report
You can read more about our performance in our latest HMICFRS inspection report here.
HMICFRS have published the 'State of Fire and Rescue 2023'
The report is an annual assessment of England’s fire and rescue services by Andy Cooke QPM DL. His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services. You can read the report on the HMICFRS website here.
HMICFRS Spotlight Report Action Plan
The national spotlight report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services was published in March 2023. This has provided an opportunity to reflect and take action to address how we embed values, culture, fairness and diversity in our Service.
The report focused the following themes:
- values and culture, including bullying, harassment and discrimination
- training and skills
- fairness and diversity
Altogether 35 recommendations were made and subsequently we have undertaken a self-assessment and set out our plans on how we are going to meet the recommendations. We will be reporting on progress to the HMICFRS throughout 2023/24.
HMICFRS Misconduct Report Action Plan
The HMICFRS published a report relating to the handling of misconduct within fire and rescue services on the 1 August 2024 which gave a further 15 recommendations. We will be reporting on progress to the HMICFRS throughout 2025.
Core Code of Ethics
A national Core Code of Ethics for Fire and Rescue Services in England has been developed in partnership with the National Fire Chiefs Council, Local Government Association, and the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners to support a consistent approach to ethics, including behaviours, by fire and rescue services in England.
Supporting documentation
Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy 2023 to 2028
Partnership Register, Category and Frequency January 2019.pdf
County Durham and Darlington Local Resilience Risk Register