Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Stephen Wright, Head of Service Delivery for the West of Scotland, said SFRS must ensure its crews and stations are in the right place to meet current and future risks such as flooding and wildfires.
Scotland’s fire and rescue service must adapt to meet the risks of climate change and address significant issues across its ageing estate.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.SFRS is asking communities in Lanarkshire and the West of Scotland to make their voice heard as it considers changes to the location of its firefighters and fire stations.“To achieve this, there are changes that we must consider. Scotland has changed and so must its fire and rescue service.
DACO Wright warned that some fire stations across Scotland have been deemed “not fit for purpose” and require urgent investment to make them safer and more suitable.Almost half of fire stations have been deemed in “poor or bad” condition while two-thirds of the total SFRS estate across Scotland is more than 30 years old.
“Our buildings need to be safe, provide welfare facilities and comply with guidelines around decontamination after incidents to help protect our firefighters’ health. DACO Wright also highlighted how SFRS now responds to fewer house fires but more incidents of flooding and larger, more intense wildfires.
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