Fire & Rescue Services using VCA’s Career Progression Gateway are already developing leaders in line with the NFCC’s 2026 Leadership Framework. From psychological safety and wellbeing to innovation, community impact and systems leadership, VCA’s assessments, feedback and workshops embed the behaviours the sector now expects.
Supporting On-Call career progression requires fair, practical and credible assessment. Discover how VCA’s Career Progression Gateway (CPG) strengthens Fire & Rescue leadership and delivers measurable results for On-Call and Wholetime candidates alike.
Learn how developmental coaching transformed assessment feedback into growth for a Fire & Rescue Service candidate. From initial setbacks to successful leadership development, discover practical strategies for turning reflection into action.
Hannah recently joined The Firefighters Podcast to discuss how Fire and Rescue Services have been developing the leaders they need for the future. The episode explored the importance of values‑based recruitment, constructive feedback, transparent promotion processes and intentional succession planning. Together, these elements help services build leadership cultures that are trusted, consistent and aligned with the long‑term needs of a modern fire service.
Our Case Study Skills Workshop helps Fire and Rescue Service candidates improve their performance in the CPG assessments. In just 2.5 hours, participants will gain essential skills in structuring responses, analysing data, and boosting written communication, leading to better leadership development and higher pass rates.
Discover how Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service integrates VCA Ltd’s Career Progression Gateway (CPG) into its promotion process. Learn how they prepare, support, and develop candidates to progress in their fire service careers.
VCA Ltd’s Career Progression Gateway (CPG) has identified 25 High Potential (HP) candidates across UK Fire & Rescue Services since 2020. Discover the data, key trends, and leadership development challenges shaping the future of the fire service workforce.
Recent feedback from line managers shows strong alignment with CPG assessment results, confirming its effectiveness in identifying high-potential candidates across Fire and Rescue Services.
Early EDI insights from CPG assessments reveal trends in age, gender, education, neurodivergence, and disability, helping us design fairer, more inclusive assessment processes that lead to better outcomes for all. Find our recent EDI insights here!
Our latest insights explore why many women in the fire service delay promotion despite strong performance. Drawing on CPG data and candidate feedback, we highlight how confidence, mindset, and timely support can shape more inclusive progression.
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