Decision details

The Chair welcomed Joe McKay, the new Area Commander for Scottish Fire and Rescue, to his first meeting of the Community Services Committee.  

Mr McKay presented reports highlighting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s review of local performance within Argyll and Bute for FQ4 2019-20 and FQ1 2020-21 which showed a downward trend across all key priorities.

Before inviting questions from the Committee, the Chair expressed her thanks to the previous Area Commander, Andrew Watt, for his invaluable input while in this role.  She also welcomed Graham Fraser from HM Fire Service Inspectorate for Scotland who was listening into the proceedings today.

Decision

The Committee noted the content of the reports.

(Reference: Q4 2019/20 and Q1 2020/21 Reports by Local Senior Officer, Scottish Fire and Rescue, submitted)