Issue - meetings

The Group considered a report by Barry Colvan highlighting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) FQ4 review of local performance across Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands for the period 2021-22. The report included information around incidents during this period; recent community safety activity; and new smoke detector legislation.

Barry provided further details in relation to the referral pathways for home fire safety visits; future plans for monthly home fire safety awareness sessions; and the work of the Partnership Approach to Water Safety Group and their engagement with local communities and partner organisations.  He also highlighted the Spring Thematic Action Plan and improved education around wildfires and campfires, noting that SFRS representatives would be engaging with communities in relation to this. He advised that literature would also be distributed within communities, around local campsites, and via social media.

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.

(Reference: Report by Barry Colvan, Watch Commander/Local Authority Liaison Officer, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, submitted)