TESTIMONIALS

“The initial booking process from the very beginning, regarding the notice of interest, to booking the briefing session, to booking my assessments with VCA was very straightforward and user friendly.”

Anonymous Candidate Feedback

“This was my first time attending a CPG event and I found that this was an excellent and very positive way to assess. This is in comparison to other assessments that I have attended such as the ADC and other in-house assessments for my previous brigade. It was extremely useful to have relatable material in the CPG, e.g. a fire service setting. Overall it was a really positive process.”

Anonymous Candidate Feedback

“Prior to attending the CPG briefing, I was very much in the PQA frame of mind and attending the session showed that the CPG process has a more natural flow and thought process. I found the briefing session very informative and beneficial, also I found the CPG workbook useful for working through before the assessment.”

Anonymous Candidate Feedback

“The initial booking process from the very beginning, regarding the notice of interest, to booking the briefing session, to booking my assessments with VCA was very straightforward and user friendly.”

Anonymous Candidate Feedback

“This was my first time attending a CPG event and I found that this was an excellent and very positive way to assess. This is in comparison to other assessments that I have attended such as the ADC and other in-house assessments for my previous brigade. It was extremely useful to have relatable material in the CPG, e.g. a fire service setting. Overall it was a really positive process.”

Anonymous Candidate Feedback

“Prior to attending the CPG briefing, I was very much in the PQA frame of mind and attending the session showed that the CPG process has a more natural flow and thought process. I found the briefing session very informative and beneficial, also I found the CPG workbook useful for working through before the assessment.”

Anonymous Candidate Feedback

“It’s the first time someone has gone through my feedback report for any situation in the Fire Service, its good to hear from a professional what I do well and also not so well. Also recommendations on how I could develop myself further whilst still in the Service.”

Anonymous Candidate Feedback

“I found the telephone feedback session really helpful. It was helpful to have a week or so to reflect on my performance, read my feedback and gain some tips from the assessor for the future. I have never done anything like this before and looking back have learned lots already”

Anonymous Candidate Feedback

“I found the feedback useful for identifying a blind spot that I scored low in”

Anonymous Candidate Feedback

“Working with VCA was extremely positive, they were extremely accommodating and constantly available to work within the LFB’s strict timeframes for this project.”


M. Cook
Group Manager
London Fire Brigade

“The external expertise and scrutiny was invaluable in delivering a final LFB Behavioural Framework”


M. Cook
Group Manager
London Fire Brigade

“A fairer, more transparent process for the candidates.”

Donna Trowsdale
Development Officer
Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service

“Thanks again for a really worthwhile day. I really enjoyed myself and scribbled more notes than I care to admit. I cannot wait for the next event!”

Nik Brown
Station Manager
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

“The exercises used from VCA have been realistic and relevant to a modern day fire and rescue service. Access to complete the materials online has been simple and easy to navigate. It has been a pleasure working with VCA to trial and develop the new materials based on the NFCC Leadership Framework”

Donna Trowsdale
Development Officer
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service