Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - North Lanarkshire Performance Report
North Lanarkshire Council · 19 September 2022
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North Lanarkshire Q1 Performance Report April - June 2022 - 2023 Q2 saw an increase of
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2 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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8 1 15 66 3 60 9 0 2 76 3 45 6 0 0 49 3 56 17 3 10 58 4 58 4 0 0 27 0 5 15 1 7 117 2 41 1 0 4 11 0 10 2 0 0 77 6 12 4 0 0 70 2 28 66 5 38 551 23 315 6% -38% -40% -26% 10% 38% 4% -3% -26% -9% -16% 5% 3 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 Accidental Dwelling Fires Deliberate Fire Setting Non- Domestic Fire Safety Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties Unintentional Injury and Harm Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan Priorities This report provides an overview of Scottish Fire and Rescue Services (SFRS) performance for reporting period APR - JUN 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 and focused on the delivery of positive outcomes at every opportunity. This applies to all our activities includingoperationalincidentsand community safetyengagement. NL's Local Fire and Rescue Plan setsouthow the SFRS will meetthe Strategic Aimsas definedwithin the SFRS StrategicPlan 2019- 2022. This plan is aligned to the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) structures within NL and will complement the local targetedactivities focusedon bythe CommunitySafetySub 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 streamlinedjoint approachto 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 madeoverlongerperiodsoftime. Activity levels have reduced Activity levels have remainedlevel Activity levels have increased
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North Lanarkshire Activity Summary 4 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 North Lanarkshire Operational Trends Total Incidents All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms 53% 11% 37% 50% 12% 39% All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms Annual Average 3 Year Average 23.43% 20.79% 14.46% 8.32% 8.32% 5.02% 3.76% 2.77% 2.31% 1.52% 1.32% 1.25% 1.06% 0.92% 0.92% Outdoor Fire False Alarm (UFAS) Refuse Fire False Alarm (Good Intent) False Alarm (Dwelling) Dwelling Fire Special Service -… Vehicle Fire Other Primary Fire Other Building Fire Special Service - RTC Special Service - Assist… Special Service - Animal… Special Service - Flooding False Alarm (Malicious) Top 15 Incidents Types by % 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 752 Fires Primary & Secondary Special Services179 False Alarms 585 4% TotalNumber of Incidents 1306 -12% -20% Fire &Non-Fire Casualties 42 -38% Economiccost of UFAS Incidents £620,550 Activityby Time of Day -18% Incidents by Classification *data above is year on year change 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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6% 4% 5 Main Source of Ignition Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average 70% Detection Actuated Automatic Detection & Actuation Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fires Domesti Detection Present 70% Calls Made via Linked Alarms 48% 30 9 7 6 4 Cooking appliance Electricity supply Other domestic style appliance Not known Smoking Related Main Source of Ignition 76 57 85 62 66 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 50% 30% 61% 23% No Firefighting Action Direct Firefighting NoHeat/Smoke Damage No FireDamage Alcohol/Drug Impairment 11% Distraction 32% 12.1% Bellshill 13.6% 9.1% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 25.8% 6.1% 22.7% 3.0% 6.1%1.5% Wishaw Airdrie PerformanceSummary Severity of Accidental Dwelling Fires Human Factors Accidental Dwelling Fires Activity by Board Area (% share) There has been a slight increase in the numberof Accidental Dwelling Fires(ADFs) thisreporting period. Against Q1 2021/22 we have seenan increaseof 6%, along with a slight increase of 4% against the 3 year average. From the 66 ADFs recorded in NL, the highest percentage (25.8%) was recorded in the Cumbernauld Community BoardArea, followed by Motherwell Community Board Area 22.7% and Bellshill Community BoardArea 13.6%. The mainsource of all ADF incidents are cooking appliances. Distraction and drug/alcoholimpairment was a factor in 32% of all recorded ADFs. Detection was present at 70% of all ADF's. Early detection has played a key role in minimising damage to property with 61% of attendances recording no heat or smoke damage. Accidental DwellingFires 55 60 65 70 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Accidental Dwelling Fires
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-38% -3% 6 Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties Cuts/Lacerations Breathing Difficulties Burns - slight Smoke inhalation 20% 0% 20% 20% 40% 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+ Male 80% Female 20% 23 6 11 8 5 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties Airdrie 20.0% Bellshill 0.0% 0.0% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 60.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0%0.0% Wishaw Unintentional Injury and First Aidat Scene Hospital -Serious Injuries Hospital-Slight Injuries 20% 60% 20% Fatality 0% PerformanceSummary Nature of Injury Extent of Harm Age / Gender Profile AccidentalDwelling Fire Casualties by Board Area (%share) SFRS in NL have recorded a slight reduction in Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties against last years figures as well as a reduction against the 3 year average. There were 5 ADF casualties recorded within NL in total, with 1 of those require first aid at the scene, 3 being hospitalised with only slight injuries. 1 casualty wasadmitted to hospital with serious injuries, no fatalities were recorded. 4 Male casualties were recorded, 2 aged 20-49, 1 aged 50-79and 1 aged 80+. 1 Female casualty was recorded in the 80+ category. 0 20 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Accidental Dwelling Fires Casualties
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-40% -26% 7 Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average 20% 20% Unintentional Injury and Harm Fracture Chest/Abdomin Not Known Impalement Back/Neck injury Head Injury 21% 8% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0 0 6 7 00 1 7 3 0 0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+ Male 54% Female 46% Airdrie Bellshill 5.3% 0.0% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Shotts 26.3% 0.0% 18.4% 0.0% 0.0%10.5% 39.5% North Corridor Motherwell Wishaw Road Traffic Collision Water Rescue Assisting Other Agencies 42% 3%18% First Aid at Scene Hospital -Serious Hospital -Slight Injuries 17% 65% 10% Fatality 8% Serious Injuries 62 63 46 40 24 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 80 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Unintentional Injury + Harm NL has recorded a total 24 non fire casualties this quarter which is a decrease in the figure reported in Q1 2021/22. Tragically we recorded 2 fatalities in NL. 1 as the result of an RTC in Holytown and 1 whilst effecting entry at a property in Stepps. From the 24 casualties recorded as unintentional harm, 41% occurred when SFRS were attending road traffic collisions. 18% of the casualties were recorded whilst providing assistance to other agencies. We have recorded a significant decrease in unintentional injury and harm casualties this can be attributed to our safety campaigns which include water and road safety.
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-26% -9% 8 Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average Deliberate Fire Setting Airdrie Bellshill 13.8% 8.9% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 10.5% 4.9% 21.2% 14.0% 12.7%2.0% 12.0% Wishaw 460 736 599 746 551 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 9% 12% 12% 13% 7% 9% 91% 88% 88% 87% 93% 91% 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Primary Secondary 20% 8% 37% 35% Other Buildings Dwellings Vehicles Other Primary 40% 60% Refuse Other Secondary 1625 1473 1690 1618 1727 1516 582 407 650 522 691 502 2017/18 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 Secondary Fires Compared to OperationalActivity Deliberate Fires by Board Area (% share) SFRS in NL has recorded an 26% decrease this quarter compared to Q1 2021/22. Against the 3 year average, we have also recorded a decrease of 9%. This is a positive reduction of secondary fires given the strategies put in place in the form of school talks targetting deliberate fire setting and anti social behaviour. From the 551 deliberate fires in NL, Motherwell, Shotts and Bellshill Community Board Areas recorded 21.2%, 14.0% and 13.8% of all incidents of this type respectively. 91% of all deliberate fires attended were secondary fires with primary fires making up the other 9%. During Q1 2022/23 we have attended 502 deliberate secondary fires, 40% of these were recorded as refuse fires, whilst 60% have been recorded as other secondary fires. Vehicle fires remain the main target of primary fires (37%) and dwelling fires account for 20% of our total. Deliberate Fires 0 200 400 600 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Deliberate Fire Setting
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10% -16% 9 Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average Non Domestic Fire Safety 40 38 32 21 23 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Non Domestic Fires Airdrie Bellshill 13.0% 13.0% Coatbridge Cumbernauld Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 17.4% 0.0% 8.7% 26.1% 8.7%0.0% 13.0% Wishaw 74% 17% 9% Accidental Deliberate Not Known 30% 57% 13% 17% No FirefightingAction Direct Firefighting Heat/SmokeDamage No FireDamage 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Non Residential, Private… Non Residential, Private garage Other Residential, Hostel (e.g.… Industrial Manufacturing, Factory Public admin, security and… Permanent Agricultural, Other… Industrial Processing, Recycling Industrial Manufacturing, Food… Unwanted Performance Summary Non-Domestic Fires by Natureof Origin Non-Domestic Fires by Board Area (% share) Severity of Non-DomesticFires Non-Domestic Firesby Main Premises Type NL has recorded 23 fires within non-domestic buildings during Q1 2022/23 which is a slight increase of 2 against Q1 2021/22, However the 3 year average has seen a positive reduction of 16%. This highlights the impact of our ongoing engagement work with relevant duty holders, by our enforcement officers who carry out post fire audits to prevent re-occurrence. Of the 23 total incidents attended, 4 had no fire damage to the premises and 7 required no firefighting action be taken. SFRS attended 4 incidents at non residential, private garden sheds, with the majority of all incidents of this type occuring in Shotts and Cumbernauld Community Board Areas. 17% of non domestic fires this quarter were deliberately set, we work closely with Police Scotland to determine criminality. 0 10 20 30 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Non Domestic Fire Safety
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38% 5% 10 Q1 2022/23 3 Year Average Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 313 275 224 229 315 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Airdrie Bellshill 14.3% 17.8% Coatbridge Kilsyth Motherwell North Corridor Shotts 18.4% 1.6% 13.0% 3.8% 8.9%3.2% 19.0% Cumbernauld Wishaw 13% 10% 8% 7% 7% Residential Home, Nursing/Care Education, Infant/primary school Industrial Manufacturing, Factory Hospitals and medical care, Hospital Warehouses and bulk storage, Warehouse 21% UFAS Percentage Against all Incidents UFAS Percentage Against all False Alarms 54% Human Influenceand Alarm Activations 36% 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) Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals - Top 5 Premises Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Activity Ratios Average Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals per Day We have recorded a 38% increase in unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS) against Q1 2021/22 year, with people returning to normal working routines after the COVID-19pandemic. Residential nursing homes and education buildings continue to be the most common property types. SFRS continues to engage with duty holders when in attendance at UFAS incidents tooffer advice and support onhow to reduce alarm actuations. Each Wholetime station has a named UFAS champion who monitors local activity and identifies relevant premises with early intervention to stop repeat activations. 0 100 200 300 400 500 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 UFAS
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High 256 Medium 323 Low 124 Stepps 20 Shotts 11 Kilsyth 10 Motherwell 166 Cumbernauld 183 Coatbridge 232 Bellshill 117 11 Community Engagement In Q1 2022/23, SFRS in NL continued to adopt our covid safety measures, enabling us to carry out HFSV's to those most at risk through our engagement work and partner referrals. NL fire crews andprevention & protection staff completed 739 HFSV's during Q1 2022/23, 36% 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 every domestic incident crews conduct a Post Domestic Incident Responses (PDIR) to offer the public advice, reassurance and a HFSV. This approach has generated 269 HFSV's. We actively promote our #Make the Call campaign and also promoted our Spring and Summer safety messages. High 36% Medium 46% Low 18% Home Fire Safety Visit Risk Ratings 20 11 10 166 183 232 117 0 50 100 150 200 250 Stepps Shotts Kilsyth Motherwell Cumbernauld Coatbridge Bellshill Home Fire Safety Visits Completed by Community Fire Station Home Fire Safety Visits 739 Community Engagement We continue to challenge deliberate fire setting with refuse fires continuing to make up a large proportion of all secondary fire incidents that we attend. SFRS and our Police Scotland colleagues are working together to address this form of anti social behaviour by carrying out joint fire safety and crime prevention initiatives across NL, with particular attention being paid to the Fortissat, Motherwell South East & Ravenscraig ward areas. With Fly tipping on the increase, we have helped support The Forgewood “Big Community Clean Up” (in Motherwell) initiative. By coordinating ourengagement activities to align with action daysacross NL. We actively support the Street Soccer diversionary initiative with crews attending locations and engaging with with young people of NL. We have recieved positive feedback regarding our attendance at these events and have contributed a real positive impact on the young people of NL. Encouragingly we have recorded a positive reduction in demand in relation to deliberate fire setting linked to antisocial behaviour at these locations. Street Soccer Deliberate Fire Setting
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12 Water Safety Awareness Water Safety has recieved an increased focus within North Lanarkshire with the aim to reduce accidental drowning deaths and the reduction of water-related suicide. The Community Action Team and Crews have worked alongside various partners including, LAMH, Scottish Ambulance Service, Scottish Police, Scottish Canals and Open Water Rescue to deliver water safety advice and demostrations throughout North Lanarkshire. Water safety awareness sessions were also delivered to all high schools within North Lanarkshire prior tothe school holidays. YouthEngagement SFRS believe in engaging with young people throughout their development. Our Youth Engagement Advocate is currently forging new relationships with partner agencies and third sector groups, to promote awareness in relation to a reduction in anti-social fire related behaviour, improving awareness around home, road and water safety and also adding vital life skills such as CPR. During Q1 2022/23 NL fire reach facilitators delivered five day fire reach course and bespoke mobile fire reach out reach courses within targeted areas. This training offers fire safety curriculum with a flexible approach for children and young people who are involved in fire related activity and other forms of anti- social behaviour. These courses provide young people with life long skills such as leadership, teamworking and good citizenship as well as receiving a recognised employabilty award on completion of the course. Lanarkshire Youth Volunteer Scheme (YVS) The YVS has now started within the Area. 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 Lanarkshire. The scheme provides a great opportunity for young people across Lanarkshire 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.
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13 Training Events Crews from across the NL, participated in training exercises at the Vacant Coursington Tower prior to the building being handed over to demolition companies. This was a valuable opportunity to utilise this building for essential training for local crews. The purpose of these exercises were to provide our crews with the opportunity to train in a realistic environment, this training allows crews to familarise themselves with the challenges and hazards they can encounter during a High Rise incident which supports our operational response to the local community. Training in the community makes us visible to the public giving them reassurance in SFRS capabilities when dealing with High Rise incidents. Looking Forward Deliberate Secondary FireReduction Each summer the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service face a spate of outdoor fires, many of which are started deliberately. This places a considerable demand on operational resources, putting firefighters, members of the public and businesses at risk. Targeted and coordinated multi-agency partnership working has proven to be an effective way of protecting our communities from fire which improves our performance and Firefighter safety. Our objectives for Q2 22/23 include: Reduce fire-related anti-social behavior and the number of deliberate primary and secondary fires. Reduce the number of fires in derelict/unoccupied buildings. Reduce the number of fires involving refuse/rubbish. Reduce the number of outdoor fires involving grass/ heather/heath land and/or forested areas.