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W-FRSC(05)14: IPDS: Personal Qualities and Attributes Framework for Managerial Levels (Operational)

This circular provides Authorities with a Personal Qualities and Attributes (PQA) Framework for Operational staff at the three managerial levels within the Integrated Personal Development System.

W-FRSC(06)20: Integrated Personal Development System: An Update for Wales

This circular provides an update on the Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS) in Wales, including achievements to date and next steps in the implementation of IPDS.

Fire and rescue service staff need the right skills to maximise safety and effectiveness.

The revised and enhanced roles of fire and rescue service staff put a premium on flexibility and personal skills and competencies. This is true for all staff within the fire and rescue service, whatever aspect of the service they deliver and whether they are uniformed or nonuniformed.

Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS)

Integrated Personal Development System logo.IPDS is the Fire and Rescue Services approach to workforce development. It is based on National Occupational Standards and a competence-based approach to personal development.

The IPDS website is the main source of information on the workforce development system for the Fire and Rescue Services. It provides personnel with information on the components of IPDS including Personal Qualities and Attributes and Assessment Development Centres.

View: The Fire Service College website (external website)