The Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire and Rescue Authority is responsible for ensuring the Fire and Rescue Service has the necessary people, equipment, and training to perform its duties. These duties include fire prevention, fire safety, firefighting, rescue operations, and responding to various emergencies.
The Authority, composed of councillors from Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council, makes key decisions on strategy, policy, and budget. The Personnel Committee, a sub-committee, meets as required and is open to the public.