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The Government recognises the critical importance of protecting public safety and increasing the nation's resilience. This is why it is investing over £380 million in a nationally linked network of control centres across England. This is known as the FiReControl project.
It is part of a much wider investment by the Government in giving the fire and rescue service resources and specialist equipment it needs to meet the challenges of today's world such as industrial accidents, terrorist threats and weather related incidents.
The FiReControl project will provide an integrated and modern network of nine Regional Control Centres (RCCs). They will be able to receive calls and mobilise resources across the country.
The FiReControl project has three main drivers:
The RCCs will form part of the Critical National Infrastructure (external link) and as such will have to meet stringent security and resilience requirements.
Explore the contents below to find out more about the origins of FiReControl, its benefits and the Department's plans to deliver the project.