In these regulations—

• “appointment” includes appointment on promotion;

• “brigade” means a fire brigade maintained in England or Wales under the Fire Services Act 1947;

• “IPDS” means the Integrated Personal Development System as described in Fire Service Circular 9/2002 published on 29th July 2002;

• “National Occupational Standards” means those levels of knowledge, skills and understanding specified for the roles by the Emergency Fire Services Vocational Council and published in August 2001 and April 2003;

• “Permanent appointment” means an appointment for more than twelve months; and

• “Role” means a rank listed in Schedule 1.