Issue - meetings

The Group gave consideration to a report which highlighted the performance and activity of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service within the Mid Argyll Kintyre and the Islands area during financial quarter 3 of 2022/23.  The report also included information on the local firefighter training plan; unwanted fire alarm signals; road and water safety campaigns; community engagement activities and home fire safety. 

Discussion was had in relation to the engagement with local communities in preparation of annual bonfire celebrations; the advice provided to rural communities on how to deal with the incidence of a fire while waiting on the service to attend; the lack of opportunity for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to input into proposed housing developments in relation to the number and placement of hydrants and the types of properties responsible for the number of unwanted fire alarm signals. 

On behalf of the Area Community Planning Group, the Chair offered sincere condolences on the recent sad loss of a Scottish Fire and Rescue officer, who died in the line of duty. 

Decision

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

(Reference:  Report by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, submitted)