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21 May 2026 
Members of the 
Community Safety Partnership Forum
Chief Executive’s Office
Rachel Blair
Chief Officer (Legal, Democratic and Strategy)
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street,
Motherwell ML1 1AB
www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk 
Notice is given that a Meeting of the Community Safety Partnership Forum is to be held in
the Committee Room 4, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB on Monday,
01 June 2026 at 10:00 AM which you are requested to attend. 
The agenda of business is attached. 
Rachel Blair
Chief Officer (Legal, Democratic and Strategy) 
Members : 
Clerk Name: Democratic Services
Clerk Telephone: 
Clerk Email: Committee@northlan.gov.uk 
G Woods, D Johnston, J McLaren, J Reddin, D Robb, W Shields, A Thomas, N Wilson.  
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Agenda 
1 Declarations of Interest In Terms of the Ethical
Standards In Public Life Etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 
2 Community Safety Partnership Forum - 31 March
2026
Submit minute of meeting of the Community Safety
Partnership Forum held on 31 March 2026. 
5 - 6 
3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - North
Lanarkshire Performance Report
Submit report by the Local Senior Officer providing an
overview of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
performance within North Lanarkshire for the Quarter 4
2025/26. 
7 - 22 
4 Police Scotland - North Lanarkshire Performance
Report
Submit report by the Local Policing Commander (copy
to follow) 
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - 31 March 2026
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 10am.
A Meeting of the COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM
PRESENT
Councillor Woods, Convener; Councillors D Johnston, McLaren, McCrory, Robb, Thomas and Wilson.
ALSO PRESENT
In accordance with Standing Order 64(A) Councillor McCrory attended as substitute for Councillor Reddin.
CHAIR
Councillor Woods (Convener) presided.
IN ATTENDANCE
Community Partnership Manager, and Administrative Officer, North Lanarkshire Council; Chief Superintendent
and Inspector, Police Scotland, and Local Senior Officer, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
APOLOGIES
Councillor Reddin.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC.
(SCOTLAND) ACT 2000
1. The meeting noted that there were no declarations.
COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - MINUTE
2. There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of the Community Safety Partnership Forum held on
22 December 2025.
Decided: that the terms of the Minute be approved.
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE – NORTH LANARKSHIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT
3. There was submitted a report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue (SFRS): (1) providing an overview of
performance in North Lanarkshire for Quarter 3 2025/26, which provided statistical information on key
priority areas compared with the corresponding periods from the previous year; (2) advising that SFRS
are committed to ensuring that the resources to serve the communities of North Lanarkshire were
maximised and focused on the delivery of positive outcomes at every opportunity, and applied to all
SFRS activity, including operational incidents and community safety engagement; (3) indicating that
the outcomes detailed within the report were based on SFRS’ identified operational demand within
each of the 21 Council wards, which required a targeted approach by all relevant partners to deliver a
joint solution and to reduce the impact of fire in each ward area; and (4) intimating that the current
commitment to SFRS stakeholders would continue to improve through the support of all partners, to
provide a better streamlined joint approach to improving outcomes for the people and communities of
North Lanarkshire.
Item 2
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - 31 March 2026 
The Area Commander outlined the key points of note from each of the priority areas, and provided
details on community safety and engagement events that SFRS had organised during the reporting
period, including school safety visits to reinforce Bonfire and Fireworks Safety Presentation. 
In addition, the Area Commander highlighted a new community engagement initiative, “No Foul No
Fire”, and thereafter responded to Members’ Questions. 
Decided:  that the contents of the report be noted. 
4. POLICE SCOTLAND – NORTH LANARKSHIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT 
There was submitted a report by Police Scotland: (1) outlining policing performance and activity in
North Lanarkshire for the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 December 2025 compared with the
corresponding period from the previous year; and (2) presenting statistical and qualitive data on each
of the areas of focus identified within the Local Policing Plan, namely: Protecting our Communities;
Safeguarding Our Citizens and Enhancing our Service.  
The Superintendent outlined the key points of note from each of the areas of focus contained within
the report and provided an update on various national and local policing matters and responded to
Member questions. 
Decided:  that the contents of the report be noted. 
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Scrutiny Report
2025-26 Q4
North Lanarkshire
Item 3
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202621/05/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on
About the statistics within this report
The activity totals and other statistics quoted within this report are published in the interests of
transparency and openness. They are provisional in nature and subject to change as a result of ongoing
quality assurance and review. Because all statistics quoted are provisional there may be a difference in
the period totals quoted in our reports after local publication which result from revisions or additions to the
data in our systems. The Scottish Government publishes official statistics each year which allow for
comparisons to be made over longer periods of time.
Summary
Trends
Accidental Dwelling Fires (ADFs)
Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties
Non-Fire Casualties
Deliberate Fires
Non-Domestic Fires
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals (UFAS)
Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs)
Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSVs)
Fire Safety Enforcement
Community Safety & Engagement
Glossary of Terms
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Contents
Scrutiny Report
2025-26 Q4
North Lanarkshire
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2025-26 Q41. Summary
422
Fires
219 336
False Alarms
978
37 11 1
Fire Fatalities
26 3
120
UFAS

In Quarter 4, total incident demand has decreased compared to the previous year, with incidents falling from 1,100 to 978, 
driven by notable reductions in fires and false alarms, while non-fire incidents saw a small increase. 
Despite lower overall demand, operational outcomes present a mixed picture, with more people rescued and arise in fire-
related casualties, alongside a slight increase in non-fire fatalities. Encouragingly, prevention and protection activity has 
strengthened, evidenced by increases in home fire safety visits and a substantial rise in fire safetyaudits. 
The overall incident profile remains consistent, with outdoor fires and false alarms continuing to dominate demand,though
both have shown reductions. 
202621/05/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on
Non-Fire Incidents
People Rescued by
Firefighters
People Receiving
First Aid or Hospital
Treatment (Non-Fire)
People Receiving
First Aid or Hospital
Treatment (Fires)
Non-Fire Fatalities
Top 10 Incident Types
Fire
(Outdoor)
False Alarm
(Due to
Apparatus)
False Alarm
(UFAS)
Fire (Building) Inter-Agency False Alarm
(Good Intent)
Flooding /
Water
Rescue
Fire (Vehicle) Humanitarian Vehicle
(Non-fire)
288
152
120
86 79
59 52 48
30 24
Fire Safety AuditsHome Fire Safety Visits
Total Incidents
(Incl. Incompletes)
54326
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2. Trends Previous 16 quarters (4 years)
202621/05/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on
Accidental Dwelling Fires
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
2025-26
Q4
66
60
364548
63
57
61
51 54
56
45
48
54 56 59
Deliberate Fires
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
2025-26
Q4
556
269
661
213
648
254 259
373
261 247
353
293
473
353
293 323
Non-Domestic Fires
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
2025-26
Q4
16
14
26
9
21
12 11 11
18
13
1514
19
13
19 19
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
2025-26
Q4
315
120
428
9199
156124102112118
299
103
374
121299 113
Road Traffic Collisions
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
2025-26
Q4
20 20
39
36
25 2127
35
37
31 25
20
28
32
30
22
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2. Trends
202621/05/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on
Previous 16 quarters (4 years)
Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
2025-26
Q4
9 10
15
3 3
7
9
67
6
4
4
8 8 9
4
Non-Fire Casualties
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
2025-26
Q4
21
29
43
21
42
37
33 25
28
30
38
30
34
29
26
35
Road Traffic Collision Casualties
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
2025-26
Q4
15
14
30
1014
11
21
17 13
22
12
18
1516
22
14
Home Fire Safety Visits
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
2025-26
Q4
742
326
244
573
561
619
505 319
252
497
515 559
282
629
517
441
Fire Safety Audits
2022-23
Q1
2022-23
Q2
2022-23
Q3
2022-23
Q4
2023-24
Q1
2023-24
Q2
2023-24
Q3
2023-24
Q4
2024-25
Q1
2024-25
Q2
2024-25
Q3
2024-25
Q4
2025-26
Q1
2025-26
Q2
2025-26
Q3
2025-26
Q4
1
54
138
26
125
91
74
58
99 99
97
113
77
62
116 107
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Accidental dwelling fires have increased from 45 to 60 compared to the same period last year, showing a rise in demand  
despite a broadly similar trend pattern over time. 
The spread of incidents has shifted, with Mossend & Holytown and Cumbernauld East now among the highest areas, where
as previously Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig had the highest count. In terms of damage, most fires in both periods 
were limited in scale and those limited to the room or item of origin, suggesting fires are still largely being contained early. 
Cooking remains the main cause and has increased, while other ignition sources such as electricity supply and smoking-
related fires show smaller changes. 
Overall, the data indicates a rise in dwelling fires with consistent causes and generally limited fire spread. 
202621/05/26 © Scottish Fire & Rescue ServiceReport generated on
Accidental Dwelling Fires
in this period
Extent of Damage Incidents

Not applicable 32
Limited to room of origin 14
Limited to item 1st ignited 11
Limited to floor of origin (not whole
building)
2
Affecting more than 2 floors (not
whole building)
1
Source of Ignition (Top 10)
Cooking
appliance
Not known Electricity supply Naked flame Matches and
candles
Smoking
Related
Electric Lighting Other domestic
style appliance
31
10 9
4
2 2 1 1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
40
50
60
70
60
Incidents by Ward
Mossend & Holytown
Cumbernauld East
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Wishaw
Motherwell West
Murdostoun
Airdrie North
Bellshill
Coatbridge South
Cumbernauld South
Gartcosh, Glenboig & Moodiesburn
Airdrie Central
Airdrie South
Fortissat
Motherwell North
Coatbridge North
Coatbridge West
Cumbernauld North
Kilsyth
Stepps, Chryston & Muirhead
8
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2025-26 Q43. Accidental Dwelling Fires
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4. Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties
Non-Fatal
Casualties
Fatal
Casualties
Nature of Injury/Cause of
Death
Casualties

Overcome by gas, smoke or toxic
fumes; asphyxiation
5
Other 2
Not known 1
Other medical condition 1
Shock / Anaphylactic shock 1
Accidental dwelling fire casualties have increased compared to the previous year, rising from 3 to 9 non-fatal casualties, 
while fatalities remain the same at 1. 
There has been a notable shift in location, with Motherwell West now recording the highest number of casualties, whereas 
previously casualties were more evenly spread across several wards. 
The type of injuries has also changed, with the majority now linked to smoke inhalation, compared to a more mixed picture 
last year that included burns and other causes. In terms of severity, there has been an increase in hospital treatments, 
indicating more people required medical care. However, rescues by firefighters have decreased from, suggesting fewer 
people required removal from immediate danger. 
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Casualties by Ward
Motherwell West
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Cumbernauld East
Cumbernauld North
Wishaw
5
2
1
1
1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
5
10
15
People
Rescued by
Firefighters
Extent of Harm
(Non-Fatal)
First Aid Given
at Scene
Hospital Slight
Injuries
Hospital Serious
Injuries
2025-26 Q4
9 1 1
1 7 1
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5. Non-Fire Casualties
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Non-fire casualties have slightly decreased overall, with non-fatal casualties falling from 28 to 26, while fatalities have 
increased from 2 to 3. Despite this small reduction in total casualties, rescues by firefighters have risen from 27 to 33, 
suggesting more successful interventions. 
The pattern of injuries has shifted, with back and neck (spinal) injuries increasing and a wider spread of medical-related 
incidents, including chest pain and cardiac issues. 
There has also been a change in location, with Cumbernauld North now recording the highest number of casualties, 
compared to Kilsyth last year. 
In terms of severity, hospital slight injuries have increased (17 to 21), while serious injuries have dropped significantly 8 to 1,
indicating that although incidents remain frequent, they are less severe. 
Casualties by Ward
Cumbernauld North
Gartcosh, Glenboig & Moodiesburn
Motherwell South East & Ravenscr…
Airdrie Central
Bellshill
Cumbernauld South
Airdrie North
Coatbridge North
Coatbridge South
Kilsyth
Mossend & Holytown
Motherwell North
Motherwell West
Wishaw
7
5
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
20
30
40
Non-Fatal
Casualties
Fatal
Casualties
People
Rescued by
Firefighters
Extent of Harm
(Non-Fatal)
First Aid Given
at Scene
Hospital Slight
Injuries
Hospital Serious
Injuries
Nature of Injury/Cause of Death Casualties

Back / Neck injury (spinal) 7
Chest pain / Heart condition / Cardiac
arrest
3
Fracture 3
Not known 3
Other medical condition 3
Chest / Abdominal injury 2
Collapse 2
Other 2
Cuts/Lacerations 1
Other physical injury 1
Overcome by gas, smoke or toxic
fumes; asphyxiation
1
Unconscious, fitting or unresponsive
(no other evident significant injury)
1
2025-26 Q4
26 3 33
4 21 1
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6. Deliberate Fires
Property Type Incident

Refuse 162
Grassland, woodland and crops 53
Other outdoors (including land) 19
Road Vehicle 18
Non Residential 8
Dwelling 6
Outdoor structures 3
Deliberate fires have decreased significantly compared to the previous year, falling from 353 to 269 incidents, 
indicating a notable reduction in demand. This decline is largely driven by reductions in refuse fires (182 to 162) and 
grassland/woodland fires (97 to 53), although these remain the most common types. 
The geographical spread has shifted, with Airdrie Central remaining the highest area, while Motherwell West has increased
(16 to 29) and other areas such as Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig have reduced considerably (32 to 11). 
The time profile of incidents remains broadly similar, with peaks in the late afternoon and evening hours, suggesting 
consistent patterns in when deliberate fires occur. Overall, the figures show a positive downward trend in deliberate 
fire-setting, although key hotspots and peak times remain consistent. 
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Incidents by Ward
Airdrie Central
Motherwell West
Airdrie North
Bellshill
Wishaw
Fortissat
Coatbridge North
Motherwell North
Murdostoun
Cumbernauld East
Cumbernauld South
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Airdrie South
Kilsyth
Thorniewood
Coatbridge South
Gartcosh, Glenboig & Moodiesburn
Mossend & Holytown
Stepps, Chryston & Muirhead
Coatbridge West
Cumbernauld North
33
29
21
20
18
17
16
16
15
14
13
11
8
8
7
5
5
5
4
2
2
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
200
400
600
269
Deliberate Fires
in this period
2025-26 Q4
Hour of Day
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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7. Non-Domestic Fires
Non-domestic fires have remained broadly stable, with a slight increase from 13 to 14 incidents compared to the previous 
year. The distribution by area has changed slightly, with Airdrie Central and Cumbernauld North now highest, while 
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig, previously the highest, has reduced. The mix of incidents has shifted, with 
deliberate fires increasing (from 1 to 5) and accidental fires decreasing (from 12 to 9), indicating a change in the 
underlying causes and a potential rise in fire-setting behaviour within non-domestic premises. Most incidents continue to 
result in limited damage, with the majority contained to the room or item of origin in both periods. 
Retail premises remain the most common property type affected, with smaller numbers across a range of other building types. 
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Non-Domestic
Fires in this
period
2025-26 Q4
Top 15 Property Types
Property Type Incidents

Retail 4
Car Parks 2
Education 2
Entertainment and culture 1
Food and Drink 1
Industrial Manufacturing 1
Industrial Processing 1
Other buildings/use not known 1
Sheltered Housing - not self
contained
1
9 (64.3%)
(35.7%)
5
Accidental
Deliberate
Incidents by Ward
Airdrie Central
Cumbernauld North
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Wishaw
Cumbernauld East
Fortissat
Mossend & Holytown
Thorniewood
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Extent of Damage
Limited to room of
origin
Limited to item 1st
ignited
Not applicable Limited to floor of
origin (not whole
building)
5 4 4
1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
10
20
30
14
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8. Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals
Unwanted fire alarm signals have slightly decreased from 124 to 120 incidents, showing an improvement overall. 
The pattern of incidents has shifted by area, with Airdrie North now the highest (31) compared to Airdrie Central previously 
(36), while most other areas show small reductions or remain similar. 
The types of properties involved have changed slightly, with residential homes and hospitals/medical care seeing 
reductions, while sheltered housing and hotels have increased, indicating some emerging risk areas. 
The overall trend remains consistent, with UFAS levels stabilising at a lower level than earlier years. 
Overall, the data suggests gradual improvement in reducing false alarms. 
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Unwanted Fire Alarm
Signals in this period
2025-26 Q4
Top 15 Property Types
Property Type Incidents

Residential Home 31
Hospitals and medical care 24
Sheltered Housing - not self contained 20
Hotel/motel 17
Other Residential Home 12
Retail 4
Hostel (e.g. for homeless people) 3
Sporting venues 2
Boarding House/B&B for homeless/asylum
seekers
1
Boarding School accommodation 1
Education 1
Industrial Manufacturing 1
Offices and call centres 1
Public admin, security and safety 1
Youth hostel 1
Incidents by Ward
Airdrie North
Airdrie Central
Cumbernauld East
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Coatbridge South
Cumbernauld North
Fortissat
Coatbridge West
Wishaw
Motherwell West
Bellshill
Coatbridge North
Cumbernauld South
Kilsyth
Mossend & Holytown
Murdostoun
Airdrie South
Stepps, Chryston & Muirhead
Thorniewood
31
17
10
10
6
6
6
5
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
0
200
400
120
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9. Road Traffic Collisions
Road traffic collisions have remained broadly stable, with a slight decrease from 21 to 20 incidents compared to the 
previous year. However, outcomes have changed, with non-fatal casualties increasing from 12 to 14, while fatalities remain
at zero. There has also been a notable rise in rescues by firefighters (1 to 4), suggesting increased intervention at incidents.
The type of vehicles involved has shifted slightly, with car incidents increasing (15 to 19) and fewer involving other vehicle  
types. The geographic spread has changed, with Cumbernauld North now the highest area, replacing Fortissat (4) from the
previous year. 
In terms of severity, hospital slight injuries have increased (9 to 12), while serious injuries have reduced (1 to 0), indicating 
that although more people were affected, injuries were generally less severe. Overall, the data shows stable demand with 
improved outcomes in terms of injury severity. 
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Road Traffic
Collisions in
this period
Non-Fatal
Casualties
Fatal
Casualties
People
Rescued by
Firefighters
Extent of Harm
(Non-Fatal)
First Aid Given
at Scene
Hospital Slight
Injuries
Hospital Serious
Injuries
2025-26 Q4
Incidents by Ward
Cumbernauld North
Coatbridge West
Fortissat
Gartcosh, Glenboig & Moodiesburn
Mossend & Holytown
Airdrie Central
Airdrie North
Bellshill
Coatbridge North
Cumbernauld East
Cumbernauld South
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Stepps, Chryston & Muirhead
Wishaw
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Trend by Quarter (4 years)
20
25
30
35
40
20
14 0 4
2 12 0
Property Type Incidents
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Car 19
Van 1
Incident Type Incidents
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Vehicle (Non-fire) 20
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10. Home Fire Safety Visits
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Job Type Count
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Audit 54
Consultation 21
Specific Visit 6
Home fire safety and protection activity has increased significantly compared to the previous year. Home Fire Safety Visits
have risen from 282 to 326, showing a clear improvement in prevention activity, with stronger coverage across most wards
particularly Coatbridge South, Wishaw, and Cumbernauld East. 
In addition, fire safety enforcement activity has more than doubled, with audits increasing from 26 to 54, alongside rises in 
consultations and specific visits. 
Overall, the data highlights a strengthened and more proactive approach to prevention and protection, with increased 
engagement across communities and businesses aimed at reducing risk. 
Audits by Ward
Bellshill
Coatbridge South
Airdrie Central
Airdrie South
Cumbernauld South
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Coatbridge North
Cumbernauld North
Kilsyth
Airdrie North
Coatbridge West
Cumbernauld East
Thorniewood
11
10
6
5
5
5
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
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HFSVs by Ward
Coatbridge South
Cumbernauld East
Wishaw
Cumbernauld South
Airdrie North
Bellshill
Murdostoun
Airdrie Central
Mossend & Holytown
Motherwell West
Coatbridge North
Thorniewood
Coatbridge West
Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig
Fortissat
Airdrie South
Cumbernauld North
Kilsyth
Motherwell North
Gartcosh, Glenboig & Moodiesburn
Stepps, Chryston & Muirhead
31
28
25
22
21
21
19
18
18
17
16
14
13
13
11
9
9
7
7
5
2
Home Fire
Safety Visits
326
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12. Community Safety & Engagement
FireReach Programme
Community engagement continues to be a key priority, with the FireReach programme providing a
valuable opportunity to engage with young people and community groups across North Lanarkshire.
FireReach 2025 has now been successfully completed, delivering a total of 43 courses, including 34 for
North Lanarkshire schools and 9 for charities and youth groups. A wide range of partners took part,
including organisations such as Covey Befriending and YAMS, demonstrating strong collaboration and
community reach, with Buchanan High School delivering the final course of the year.
The week-long programme focuses on building confidence, teamwork and essential life skills, while
promoting fire safety awareness in a practical and engaging way. The impact of the programme was
further highlighted during the final delivery week before the annual break, when The Provost, Kenneth
Duffy, attended to observe the course in action, recognising the high standard of delivery and the
commitment shown by participants.
FireReach continues to deliver meaningful and positive engagement, supporting young people to
develop skills, build resilience and make safer choices, while strengthening relationships between the
fire service and communities. The success of this year’s programme provides a strong foundation, with
momentum already building ahead of FireReach 2026.
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13. Glossary of Terms
Term - What it means
ADF
Accidental Dwelling Fire.
HFSV
Home Fire Safety Visit.
PDIR
Post Domestic Incident Response, a term used to indicate actions taken following attendance at a fire or
other incident in the home. PDIRs include amongst things the offer of a free follow up home fire safety
visit.
RTC
Road Traffic Collision.
Special Service
Calls to incidents which are not fires or false alarms such as RTCs, rescues, flooding, incidents involving
hazardous materials or the provision of assistance to other agencies.
UFAS
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals. When an automatic fire detection and alarm system is activated as a result
of anything other than an actual fire the activation is classed as a false alarm. If an attendance is made to
such an event by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, then the event is recorded as an UFAS incident.
UFAS Policy Change
In response to COVID, on the 6th May 2020, the SFRS decided to send 1 pump to UFAS premises that
did not have their own Predetermined attendance (PDA).
As of 1st July 2023, the COVID interim 1 pump response was ended and a new UFAS policy was
implemented.
The new policy is to call challenge all UFAS incidents with the intention of non-attendance. Hospitals, care
homes, and sleeping risk premises are all exempt and receive either 2 pumps or their premise specific
PDA.
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