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Our Ref:
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Date: 
Richard Llewellyn
07939284642 
llewellynr@northlan.gov.uk
5 Jun 2023 
Members of the
Community Safety Partnership Forum Committee     
Chief Executive’s Office
Archie Aitken
Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic)
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street
Motherwell ML1 1AB
DX 571701, Motherwell 2
www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk      
Notice is given that a Meeting of the COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM is to be held
within Committee Room 4, Civic Centre, Motherwell  on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 at 10:00 am
which you are requested to attend. 
The agenda of business is attached.    
Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) 
Members:     Councillors: D Ashraf, M McBride, J McLaren, L Mitchell, K Stevenson, 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 - Minute (page 5 - 6)
Submit Minute of meeting held on 6 March 2023 (copy herewith)
(3) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - North Lanarkshire Performance Report (page 7 - 20)
Submit report by the Local Senior Officer providing an overview of Scottish Fire and Rescue
Service performance within North Lanarkshire for the the period January to March 2023 (copy
herewith)
(4) Police Scotland - North Lanarkshire Performance Report
Submit report by the Local Police Commander providing an update in respect of policing
performance and activity within North Lanarkshire for the period January to March 2023
focusing on the priorities outlined in the Local Police Plan (copy to follow)
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - 6 MARCH 2023
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Motherwell, 6 March 2023 at 10 am.
A Meeting of the COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM
PRESENT
Councillor Stevenson, Convener; Councillors McBride, McManus, Thomas and Wilson.
CHAIR
Councillor Stevenson (Convener) presided.
IN ATTENDANCE
Assistant Community Partnership Manager, and Administrative Officer, North Lanarkshire Council; Chief
Superintendent; Inspector, and Sergeant, Police Scotland; Area Commander and Group Commander, Scottish
Fire and Rescue Service.
APOLOGIES
Councillors Ashraf and McLaren, and the Community Partnership Manager, North Lanarkshire Council.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC.
(SCOTLAND) ACT 2000
1. No declarations were made.
COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - MINUTE
2. There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of the Community Safety Partnership Forum held on
28 November 2022.
Decided: that the terms of the Minute be approved.
LANARKSHIRE LOCAL POLICING PLAN 2023-26
3. There was submitted a report by Police Scotland (1) presenting the Lanarkshire Local Policing Plan
which set out the key priorities that would be the focus of Lanarkshire Police Division, from April 2023
to March 2026; (2) outlining the background to the statutory requirement for each Local Police
Commander in Scotland to prepare and submit a Local Police Plan to the relevant local authority for
consideration and approval, and (3) intimating that the priorities contained within the 2023-26 Plan had
been set following formal and informal consultation with communities and partners, and analysis of
current and emerging demand for policing services and the plans and ambitions of partners, to ensure
that the priorities sought to address what the communities across Lanarkshire were most concerned
about and were strategically aligned to the desired outcomes of partners at both local and national
level.
Thereon, Chief Superintendent Dolan provided a short presentation on the Plan and provided further
details in respect of:-
AGENDA ITEM 2
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FORUM - 6 MARCH 2023
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 Financial contraction;
 The changing nature of policing;
 The demand for policing services;
 The outstanding workforce within Lanarkshire Police Division
 The priority identification process;
 The local policing priorities, objectives and strategic outcomes, and
 The delivery plan including the objectives, activities, key milestones, scrutiny and
performance measures.
Decided: that the Lanarkshire Local Policing Plan 2023-26 be approved.
POLICE SCOTLAND - NORTH LANARKSHIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT
4. There was submitted a report by Police Scotland (1) outlining policing performance and activity in
North Lanarkshire for the period October to December 2022 compared with the corresponding period
from the previous year; (2) focusing on the priorities contained within the Local Policing Plan
2020-2023; (3) providing statistical information to assess the effectiveness of the Local Police Plan in
terms of priorities, performance and community engagement, and (4) presenting some qualitive data
to give an oversight of activities that had taken place across the authority area.
Chief Superintendent Dolan then outlined the key points of note from each of the policing priorities.
Decided: that the contents of the report be noted.
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE - NORTH LANARKSHIRE PERFORMANCE REPORT
5. There was submitted a report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) providing an overview
of performance for the period October to December 2022, which provided statistical information on
key priority areas compared with the corresponding period from the previous year, together with the
three-year average.
Area Commander Quinn then outlined the key points of note from each of the priority areas.
Decided: that the contents of the report be noted.
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North Lanarkshire
Q4 Performance Report
January - March 2022 -2023                     
Q2 saw an increase of
AGENDA ITEM 3
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North Lanarkshire Performance Report
Table of Contents
Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan Priorities 3
North Lanarkshire Activity Summary 4
Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fires 5
Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties 6
Unintentional Injury and Harm 7
Deliberate Fire Setting 8
Non-Domestic Fire Safety 9
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 10
CommunityEngagement                                                                                                    11
Community Engagement 12
Incidents of Note / Looking Forward 13
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9 1 10 38 1 47
6 0 3 32 1 47
8 2 7 38 1 43
13 3 13 31 3 51
1 0 1 8 0 19
7 1 2 44 6 40
1 0 5 9 0 14
3 0 3 18 0 12
6 0 1 34 3 25
54 7 45 252 15 298
-11% 20% 25% -33% -32% 0%
3% -25% -4% 1% -2% -1%
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Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan Priorities
Accidental
Dwelling
Fires
Deliberate
Fire Setting
Non-
Domestic   
Fire Safety
Accidental
Dwelling Fire
Casualties
Unintentional
Injury and Harm
Unwanted
Fire Alarm
Signals
Q1 2021/22 Comparison
3 Year Average Change
Airdrie Community Board
Bellshill Community Board
Coatbridge Community Board
Cumbernauld Community Board
Kilsyth Community Board
Total Incidents
Motherwell Community Board
North Corridor Community Board
Shotts Community Board
Wishaw Community Board
This report provides an overview of Scottish Fire and Rescue Services (SFRS) performance for reporting period Jan - Mar 22/23 for
the local authority area North Lanarkshire (NL). We are committed to ensuring that the resources serving the communities within
NL are maximised andfocused on the deliveryof positive outcomes at every opportunity. This appliesto all ouractivitiesincluding
operationalincidents and communitysafety engagement.
NL's Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan sets out how the SFRS will meet the Strategic Aims as defined within the SFRS Strategic
Plan 2019-2022. This plan is aligned to the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) structures within NL and will complement the
local targetedactivities focusedon bythe Community SafetySub Groups(CSSGs)and Local AreaTeams(LATs).
The outcomes detailed within this report are based on SFRS identified operational demand within our 9 Community Boards,
which require a targeted approach by all relevant partners to deliver a joint solution and reduce the impact of fire in each board.
The current commitment to our stakeholders will continue to improve through the support and drive of all NL partners, to
providea better streamlinedjointapproachto improvingoutcomes for thepeopleand communities ofNL.
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 officialstatistics eachyearwhich allowforcomparisonstobe made overlongerperiodsoftime.
Activity levels have reduced
Activity levels have remainedlevel
Activity levels have increased
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North Lanarkshire Activity Summary
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North Lanarkshire Operational Trends
Total Incidents All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms
38%
14%
48%
35%
16%
49%
All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms
Annual Average
3 Year Average
27.07%
14.99%
11.90%
9.08%
8.08%
5.36%
5.00%
3.81%
2.27%
2.18%
1.63%
1.36%
1.09%
0.91%
0.82%
False Alarm (UFAS)
Refuse Fire
False Alarm (Dwelling)
False Alarm (Good Intent)
Outdoor Fire
Dwelling Fire
Special Service -…
Vehicle Fire
Special Service - Flooding
Special Service - RTC
Special Service - No…
Other Building Fire
Special Service - Assist…
Special Service -…
Other Primary Fire
Top 15 Incidents Types by %
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Tue
Wed
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Fri
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380
Fires
Primary &
Secondary
Special
Services180
False
Alarms
541
-2%
TotalNumber of
Incidents
1306
-12%
-31%
Fire & Non-Fire
Casualties
57 10% Economiccost of
UFAS Incidents
£587,060
Activityby Time of Day
18%
Incidents by Classification
*data above is year on year change
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-11% 3%
5
Main Source of Ignition
Q4 2022/23
3 Year
Average
82%
Detection
Actuated
Automatic Detection & Actuation
Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fires Dom
Detection
Present
79%
Calls Made via Linked
Alarms
77%
30
8 4 4 3
Cooking
appliance
Electricity supply Smoking Related Not known Heating
equipment
Main Source of Ignition
74
49
58 61
54
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
39% 14%
63% 21%
No Firefighting Action Direct Firefighting
NoHeat/Smoke Damage No FireDamage
Alcohol/Drug
Impairment
9%
Distraction
23%
16.1%
Bellshill
10.7% 14.3
Coatbridge
Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell
North Corridor Shotts
23.2% 1.8% 12.5%
5.4% 10.7%1.8%
Wishaw
Airdrie
Performance Summary
Severity of Accidental Dwelling Fires
Human Factors
AccidentalDwelling Fires Activity by Board Area
(% share)
There has been a decrease in the number of Accidental Dwelling Fires (ADFs) this reporting period. Against Q4 2021/22, SFRS has seen a decrease of
11%, although there is a 3% increase in the 3 year average SFRS continues to see the number of ADF's decrease. From the 54 ADFs recorded in NL, the
highest percentage (23.2%)was recorded in the Cumbernaulds Community Board Area, followed by Airdrie Community Board Area 16.1%.
SFRS continues to engage with occupiers through our post domestic incident response (PDIR) and everyone is offered a Home Fire Safety Visit (HFSV).
SFRS continues to work closely with partner organisations such as health and social care, Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service and local housing
teams to improve the referral pathway for high-risk home fire safety visits. SFRS offers free Risk Recognition training to all partners to upskill staff on our
Referral Pathwayfor the most vulnerable members of our community.
Accidental DwellingFires
0
50
100
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Accidental Dwelling Fires
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20% -4%
6
Q4 2022/23
3 Year
Average
Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties
Cuts/Laceration
s
Breathing
difficultie
Burns - slight
Smoke inhalation
0%
40%
0%
17%
0%
0%
0 0
1
2
1
0 0 0
1
0
0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+
Male
80%
Female
20%
23
7
16
5 6
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties
Airdrie
10.0%
Bellshill
0.0% 20.0
Coatbridge
Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell
North Corridor Shotts
30.0% 0.0% 10.0%
0.0% 0.0%0.0%
Wishaw
Unin
First Aidat Scene
Hospital -Serious Injuries
Hospital-Slight Injuries
0%
17% 67%
Fatality
17%
Performance Summary
Nature of Injury
Extent of Harm
Age / Gender Profile
AccidentalDwelling Fire Casualties by Board Area
(%share)
SFRS in NL have recorded a 20% increase in Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties against last year’s figures. This 20% attributes to 6 ADF casualties
compared to 5 ADF casualties recorded in 2021/22.
67% ofADF casualties required first aid at scene this can be attributed to early warning due to 79% ofproperties attended having smoke detection.
Sadly, SFRS recorded 1 Fire fatality at High Coats Coatbridge. On the back of this incident SFRS carried out an extensive PDIR at both North and South High
Coats tower blocks to offer reassurance and provide home fire safety advice to the public. We continually improve the referral pathway for high-risk
home fire safety visits, working with healthcare providers, and social service agencies to identify high-risk households. HFSVs help to educate the public
on the importance of home fire safety. We provide advice and add detection where required to help reduce dwelling fire casualties and ensure that the
most vulnerable populations are protected.
0
10
20
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties
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25% -4%
7
Q4 2022/23
3 Year
Average
Unintentional Injury and Harm
Other
Head injury
Not known
Chest / Abdominal
injury
Other
physical
Back / Neck
injury (spinal) 22%
16%
4%
2%
2%
2%
2 3
10 11
01
4
7
4 3
0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+
Male
58%
Female
42%
Airdrie Bellshill
6.7% 15.6%
Coatbridge
Cumbernauld Kilsyth
Shotts
28.9% 2.2% 4.4%
6.7% 2.2%11.1%
22.2%
North Corridor
Motherwell
Wishaw
Road Traffic
Collision
Water
Rescue
Assisting Other
Agencies
58% 0%42%
First Aid at Scene
Hospital -Serious Injuries
Hospital -Slight Injuries
13%
42% 33%
Fatality
11%
ies
64
50
28 36
45
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Deliberate
PerformanceSummary
Nature of Injury
Extent of Harm
Non-FireEmergency Activity
Age / Gender Profile
Non-FireCasualties by Board Area (% share)
Non-Fire Casualties 0
20
40
60
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Unintentional Injury + Harm
SFRS in NL have recorded a total 45 Non-Fire Casualties this quarter
which is a decrease in the figure reported in Q3 2021/22.
Tragically we recorded 5 fatalities in NL. 4 of these fatalities were
incidents where SFRS assisted partner agencies. The other fatality
was the result of an RTC onthe M8 Westbound between J5 & J6.
From the 45 casualties recorded as unintentional harm, 58%
occurred when SFRS were attending road traffic collisions. 42% of
the casualties were recorded whilst providing assistance to other
agencies.
SFRS continue to work with Police Scotland around Road safety and
are continuing to deliver road safety talks in High Schools across the
area, to educate new drivers and to promote safer behaviours on
roads.
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-33% 1%
8
Q4 2022/23
3 Year
Average
Deliberate Fire Setting
Airdrie Bellshill
12.7% 15.1
Coatbridge
Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell
North Corridor Shotts
12.3% 3.2% 17.5%
7.1% 13.5%3.6%
15.1%
Wishaw
343
245
308
376
252
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
0%
17%
21%
13%
11%
10%
0%
83%
79%
87%
89%
90%
0%
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
Primary Secondary
19%
15%
35%
31%
Other Buildings
Dwellings
Vehicles
Other Primary
65%
35%
Refuse
Other Secondary
1290 1136 1138 1253 1101
283 193 268 333 226
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
All Incidents Deliberate Secondary Fires
PerformanceSummary
Deliberate Fires by Classification
Primary Fire Ratio by Activity Type
Secondary Fire Ratio by Activity Type
Deliberate Fires Compared to OperationalActivity
Deliberate Fires by Board Area (% share)
SFRS in NL has recorded a 33% reduction in secondary fires compared to
Q4 2021/22. The Community Action Team continue to promote our
deliberate fire setting strategies in the form of School talks around
deliberate fire setting and anti-social behaviour.
From the 252 deliberate fires in NL, Motherwell, Airdrie and Coatbridge
Community Board Areas recorded 17.5%, 15.1% and 15.1% of all incidents
ofthis type.
90% of all deliberate fires attended were secondary fires with primary fires
making up the other 10%.
During Q4 2022/23 SFRS attended 226 deliberate secondary fires, 65% of
these were recorded as refuse fires, whilst 35% have been recorded as
other secondary fires.
Vehicle fires remain the main target of primary fires (35%) and dwelling
fires account for 19% of our total. SFRS also has direct link into the CCTV
control room. SFRS page the CCTV when they receive a 999 call for a
secondary fire or vehicle fire. This is an attempt to identify persons
responsible and action accordingly.
Deliberate Fires
0
200
400
600
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Deliberate Fire Setting
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-32% -2%
9
Q4  2022/23
3 Year
Average
Non Domestic Fire Safety
22
16
23 22
15
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Non Domestic Fires
Airdrie Bellshill
6.7% 6.7%
Coatbridge
Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell
North Corridor Shotts
20.0% 0.0% 40.0%
0.0% 20.0%0.0%
6.7%
Wishaw
67%
27% 6%
Accidental Deliberate Not Known
13% 73%
40% 47%
No Firefighting Action Direct Firefighting
Heat/SmokeDamage No FireDamage
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Retail, Single shop
Non Residential, Private Garden…
Non Residential, Private garage
Non Residential, Other private…
Sporting venues, Gym
Food and Drink, Takeaway, fast…
Other Residential, Hotel/motel
Education, Secondary school
Performance Summary
Non-Domestic Fires by Nature of Origin
Non-Domestic Fires by Board Area  (% share)
Severity of Non-DomesticFires
Non-Domestic Fires by Main Premises Type
SFRS in NL has recorded 15 fires within non-domestic buildings during Q4 2022/23 which is a decrease of 7 against Q4 2021/22. SFRS have seen a 2%
decrease in non-domestic fires against the 3-year average. SFRS continue our ongoing engagement work with local businesses and duty holders to
prevent fires. Of the 15 total incidents attended, 47% had no firedamage to the premises and 13% required no firefighting action be taken.
SFRS attended 2 incidents at non-residential, private garden sheds, these incidents occurring in the Motherwell Community Board Area.
0
10
20
30
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Non Domestic Fire Safety
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0% -1%
10
Q4  2022/23
3 Year
Average
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals
316 309
281
298 298
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Airdrie Bellshill
15.8% 14.4%
Coatbridge
Kilsyth Motherwell
North Corridor Shotts
17.1% 6.4% 13.4%
4.0% 8.4%4.7%
15.8%
Cumbernauld
Wishaw
43%
38%
35%
35%
35%
Hospitals and medical care,
Hospital
Education, Infant/primary
school
Residential Home, Nursing/Care
Warehouses and bulk storage,
Warehouse
Education, Secondary school
27%
UFAS Percentage Against all Incidents
UFAS Percentage Against all False Alarms
55%
Human Influenceand Alarm Activations
33%
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Performance Summary
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals
Unwanted Fire AlarmSignals by Board Area (% share)
UnwantedFire Alarm Signals - Top 5 Premises
Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Activity Ratios
Average UnwantedFire Alarm Signals per Day
Hospitals, Residential nursing homes Office blocks and education buildingscontinue to be the most common property types. SFRScontinuesto engage
with duty holders when in attendance at UFAS incidents to offer advice and support on how to reduce alarm actuations.
From 1 July 2023, SFRS will stop attending automatic fire alarm (AFA) call outs to commercial business and workplace premises, such as factories,
offices, shops and leisure facilities unless a fire has been confirmed. Our control room operators will now be asking anyone who reports a fire alarm to
investigate and confirm whether there are signs of fire, before sending the nearest resource. This does not apply to sleeping premises, such as
hospitals, care homes, hotels or domestic dwellings.
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High 245
Medium 270
Low 124
Stepps 17
Shotts 8
Kilsyth 19
Motherwell 144
Cumbernauld 136
Coatbridge 187
Bellshill 121
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Community Engagement
In Q4 2022/23, SFRSin NL carry out HFSV's to those most at risk
through our engagement workand partner referrals.
NL firecrews and prevention & protection staff
completed 639 HFSV's during Q4 2022/23, 38% of which
recorded a high-risk rating. This showcases our commitment to
ensuring we continue to engage with the most vulnerable
members of our community.
Following operational incidents crews have conducted Post
Domestic Incident Responses (PDIR) to offer the public
reassurance these activities have generated 202 HFSV's.
Following the pan Lanarkshire partner risk recognition training,
SFRS have received 337 HFSV referrals from partners who
recognised fire hazards within properties. This allows Crews
and the Community Action Team to carry out HFSV's within
these properties, to reduce the risk offire.
High
38%
Medium
42%
Low
20%
Home Fire Safety Visit
Risk Ratings
17
8
19
144
136
187
121
0 50 100 150 200
Stepps
Shotts
Kilsyth
Motherwell
Cumbernauld
Coatbridge
Bellshill
Home Fire Safety Visits
Completed by Community Fire
Station
Home Fire Safety Visits
639
Lanarkshire Youth Volunteer Recruitment
The main objective of YVS is to provide a safe, welcoming, enjoyable and fun environment where
young people can learn as individuals, develop positive relationships and actively work together for a
safer Scotland. The scheme provides a great opportunity for young people across Scotland to develop
their skillset and make a valuable contribution to their local communities, whilst gaining a unique
insight into life at a working fire station. By participating in the programme, young people will have a
practical understanding of the SFRS and play a supportive role in their communities as SFRS youth
volunteers; supporting development and enhancing inter-personal skills and confidence.
The recent recruitment process for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Youth Volunteer
Scheme in Lanarkshire has proven to be a great success, adding six new students to the program. One
of the most notable outcomes from the recruitment process is the diversity of the new volunteers,
which helps to represent the area that SFRS serves and protects. The process was designed to
encourage young people from all backgrounds to apply, with a focus on creating a diverse group of
volunteers. The young people were also involved a rigorous selection process that assessed the skills
and attributes of each applicant, ensuring that only the most suitable candidates were selected.
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Home Fire Safety Visit Referral Pathway
Within Lanarkshire we strive to protect the most vulnerable members of our community and
partnership working is crucial for SFRS to receive high-risk home fire safety visits. These visits aim to
identify and reduce the risk of fire in people's homes, particularly for those who are vulnerable, such
as the elderly, disabled, or those who live alone. By collaborating with other agencies, such as social
services, healthcare providers, and housing associations, SFRS can reach a wider audience and target
those who are most in need of support. Partnership working can also improve the quality of the
visits by providing additional resources, expertise, and knowledge. It can also ensure that those who
receive visits are offered a range of support services to help them make changes to reduce the risk
of fire in their homes.
Fire risk recognition training utilising a purpose-built safe house at our National Training Centre in
Cambuslang, with hazards and risks has been developed in the Lanarkshire area to encourage
partnership HFSV referrals from partners who deal with the most vulnerable. The training is
designed to provide a practical approach to identifying fire hazards and risks in the home through
hands-on experience within a safe house. The safe house is equipped with various hazards and risks
to help participants identify potential risks covering topics such as medical oxeygen, emillioent
creams, electrical safety, smoking and cooking and we implement control measures for those who
may be at greater risk of fire.
By providing this training, the Lanarkshire area can ensure that all partners are equipped with the
necessary skills and knowledge to identify fire risks in the home and refer people for home fire
safety visits effectively. This will help to reduce the number of fire incidents in the home. SFRS can
also deliver risk recognition training at the place of work of partners which can provide several
benefits. Firstly, it can make the training more accessible to partners organisations who may find it
difficult to attend training at a designated location due to time constraints or travel distance. By
delivering the training on-site, partners can attend without disrupting their workday.
Secondly, delivering the training at the place of work can provide a more tailored approach to the
training, allowing SFRS to identify specific risks and hazards that may be tailored to the bespoke
needs of our partners stakeholders.
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) faces a significant challenge every spring due
to the spate of outdoor fires, many of which are started deliberately. Such fires place a
considerable demand on operational resources, and they can put firefighters,
members of the public, and businesses at risk. To address this issue, coordinated
multi-agency partnership working has proven to be an effective way of protecting
persons and property from fire, controlling operational response costs, and improving
fire and fire-related performance indicators.
In Q1 23/24, SFRS aims to reduce fire-related anti-social behaviour and the number of
deliberate primary and secondary fires. To achieve this, SFRS will work closely with
other agencies and stakeholders to develop a range of preventative measures. For
example, the SFRS may collaborate with the police to identify high activity areas, while
also working with local communities to raise awareness of the dangers of starting fires
deliberately.
In addition to reducing the number of deliberate fires, SFRS aims to decrease the
number of outdoor fires involving grass, heather, heathland, and forested areas. Such
fires can be particularly challenging to control and extinguish, and they can pose a
significant risk to wildlife, the environment, and nearby communities. To address this
issue, SFRS may work with landowners, farmers, and other stakeholders to implement
fire prevention strategies, such as controlled burning and the creation of fire breaks.
Furthermore, SFRS aims to reduce the number of fires in derelict and unoccupied
buildings. Such fires can be particularly dangerous, as they may go unnoticed for some
time, and they can quickly spread to neighbouring properties. To address this issue,
SFRS will work with local authorities to identify and secure derelict buildings, while
also raising awareness of the risks associated with entering such buildings.
SFRS also aims to reduce the number of fires involving refuse and rubbish. Such fires
can be particularly problematic in urban areas, where they can be difficult to
extinguish and can cause disruption to local communities. To address this issue, SFRS
will work with local councils to improve waste management practices, such as
increasing the frequency of refuse collections and promoting responsible disposal of
waste.
In preparation for spring, SFRS is also ramping up our water safety prevention work.
This includes educating the public on the dangers of open water, especially as warmer
weather may encourage people to engage in water activities. We are also working
with local authorities and partners to improve safety measures at popular water spots,
such as adding warning signs, rescue equipment, and increasing patrols. The aim is to
prevent accidents and save lives by raising awareness of water hazards and promoting
safe practices.
Looking Forward
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