Definition
National Resilience is a UK government programme, established in 2003, providing fire and rescue services with specialist capabilities beyond normal local response — including mass decontamination, urban search and rescue, high-volume pumping, and logistics support for major or prolonged incidents.
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National Resilience is a UK government programme, established in 2003, providing fire and rescue services with specialist capabilities beyond normal local response — including mass decontamination, urban search and rescue, high-volume pumping, and logistics support for major or prolonged incidents.
Requirements for national resilience in the UK depend on the type of premises and applicable legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant British Standards. The responsible person for a premises must ensure adequate fire safety provisions are in place. The British Fire Consortium can provide guidance — contact our team or search our member directory to find a qualified specialist.
National Resilience and Fire Drill are related fire safety concepts but serve different purposes. See our individual glossary entries for detailed definitions. For expert guidance on which applies to your premises, consult a BFC member company.
The British Fire Consortium offers EAL Level 3 accredited training covering fire safety systems including topics related to national resilience. Our courses are the only nationally recognised Level 3 qualifications across all fire disciplines. View our training courses or use the member directory to find a qualified trainer near you.
