BUILDING CAPABILITY, CONFIDENCE, AND POSITIVE CULTURES ACROSS FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

VCA is the UK’s leading provider of Fire Service Promotional Assessments

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We specialise in delivering bespoke assessment, recruitment and development tools designed exclusively by psychologists for Fire & Rescue Services.

Our work is guided by fairness, objectivity, and respect. Every assessment, every coaching session, and all our feedback is designed to help people reach their full potential and strengthen the culture of the Fire and Rescue Service.

What We Offer

With over 20 years of sector-specific experience we support you to identify, select and develop people who will lead with integrity, resilience and purpose.

Recruitment & Promotion

We help ensure the right people join and progress within the service for the right reasons — through fair, values and leadership-based selection methods that strengthen culture from day one.

Realistic job simulations

Including written case studies, video roleplays and values questionnaires — with clear behavioural criteria aligned to NFCC FRS leadership and ethics frameworks.

Psychologist-led

Our assessment and development tools are created and evaluated by psychologists specialising in organisational and individual performance.

We provide reliability and consistency

Across all levels of promotion, while recognising the individuality of every person we assess and coach.

Actionable insights

We work with development teams to ensure our guidance is practical and straight-forward, to deliver meaningful learning and growth.

We’re proud to support the Fire and Rescue Service in building capable, confident and compassionate leaders — strengthening individuals, shaping culture, and securing the future of the UK FRS.

Our Clients

Why choose us

Sector Specialist

As trusted partner for Fire and Rescue Services across the UK— we understand the unique demands, culture and frameworks guiding roles and services

Tailored & Validated

Our methods are scientifically rigorous and built in partnership with FRS subject-matter experts —ensuring fairness, reliability and insight.

Impact-Focused

We deliver measurable outcomes, cost-efficient and streamlined recruitment & promotion cycles to reduce admin burdens and fully support candidates and internal teams.