Events

Since 2011, VCA Ltd has hosted informal meetings for FRS assessment and development professionals at various Fire & Rescue Service venues. These gatherings facilitate the sharing of best practices, discussion of challenges, and resource collaboration among attendees from different services. Topics include assessment, selection, development, organisational culture, coaching, and more.

Led by Hannah Vallance, these events are now available online in a ‘bite-sized’ format, allowing for more frequent, shorter sessions. Participants can select sessions based on topic without dedicating an entire day. Each session accommodates six FRS representatives, with options to register for future events if a session is full.

These 2.5-hour online workshops support candidates’ development after completing a Career Progression Gateway (CPG) or other FRS promotion assessments. The CPG identifies areas for ongoing learning related to leadership behaviours, values, and ethics. Open to candidates from any FRS, these collaborative workshops enhance understanding of leadership behaviours and their application in participants’ roles, highlighting personal strengths and contributions.