The Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS) is a tool to help the Fire and Rescue Services ensure that their personnel become fully competent to perform the roles they are being asked to carry out, in order that they are developed for every eventuality.

The IPDS will mean a move away from traditional development programmes to a system that is vocationally driven, concentrating on role specific competencies which will take individuals through selection, development, assessment and then confirmation in position. It is designed to be fair, transparent and transferable across the UK Fire Service and beyond and has Vocational Qualifications built in that acknowledge competence in the various Fire Service roles.

This website forms part of the IPDS communications strategy within Scotland and will constantly be updated to provide up to date information on the collaborative approach being undertaken by all within the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.