Issue - meetings

Verbal Report by John Sweeney, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

The Group gave consideration to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Annual Update by John Sweeney, Oban Station Commander as attached to this minute.

The Group noted that the Tobermory Young Fire Fighter’s Unit will be coming live within the next couple of months and it is hoped a unit will be started in Campbeltown soon; that there had been a spike in attendance to false alarms; Oban as a trial station for cardiac arrests was rolled out with an aim to roll out the service  across Scotland; Claire Brown had formalised the partnership to target youth groups which tied in with the drug strategy; 600 people attended the Oban open day; free cinema passes were issued to people who signed up for a home safety check; no incidents were reported on Bonfire night which was due to a proactive approach; home safety visits are now offered at pre-natal stage; the 12 week mentoring programme takes someone identified as vulnerable and aims to build confidence and give direction; investment in community safety activities virtual reality headsets simulating RTCs aimed at 14-15 year olds; and Community facilities were well used in 2019 and are free of charge to any not for profit organisations.

Decision

The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group noted the contents of the report.

(Reference: Report by John Sweeney, Oban Station Commander dated 19 February 2020)