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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Quarterly Performance Report - 1 April - 30 June 2022

Perth and Kinross Council · 7 September 2022
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PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL 
HOUSING AND SOCIAL WELLBEING COMMITTEE 
7 SEPTEMBER 2022 
Report by Area Manager Scott Gibson, Local Senior Officer, Scottish Fire and
Rescue Service
(Report No 22/199)   
SUBJECT: FIRE AND RESCUE QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT 
1 APRIL TO 30 JUNE 2022 
Abstract
The Reports contain performance information relating to the first quarter (1 April –
30 June) of 2022-23 on the performance of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in
support of Member scrutiny of local service delivery.
1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT 
To provide information for the Committee regarding the performance of the
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, against the priorities, performance
indicators and targets detailed within the Local Fire and Rescue Plan for
Perth and Kinross 2020-23, to facilitate local scrutiny.
2 RECOMMENDATIONS 
It is recommended that members: 
Note, scrutinise, and question the content of this report.
3 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
None.
4 PERFORMANCE 
4.1 A performance management framework has been developed to facilitate the
monitoring of performance against the agreed priorities and outcomes
ensuring effective targeting of resources and the principles of Best Value are
met.

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4.2 The Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Perth & Kinross 2020-23 was approved
by the Housing and Communities Committee on the 2nd of December 2020. 
4.3 The priorities and outcomes contained within the Local Fire and Rescue Plan
reflect ‘place’ and the contribution of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to the
Perth and Kinross Community Plan (LOIP) 2017-27 and Community Planning
Partnership. 
4.4 In summary the following local priorities and targets are detailed within the
plan: 
Priority 1 - Improving Fire Safety in the Home
Priority 2 - Improving Fire Safety and Resilience in the Business Community
Priority 3 - Minimising the Impact of Unintentional Harm  
Priority 4 - Reducing Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 
Priority 5 - Reducing Deliberate Fires
Priority 6 - Effective Risk Management and Operational Preparedness 
4.5 Appendix 1 attached to this report provides a detailed breakdown and
analysis of all data collected during the reporting period. A performance
summary and scorecard is detailed on page 6 of the report. In addition,
further sections are included to provide Members with an overview of a range
of notable incidents and events undertaken by the local personnel/stations in
support of prevention activities and preparation for emergency response. 
5 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT 
5.1  Not applicable. 
6 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 
6.1  There are no environmental issues arising as a consequence of this report.
7 SUMMARY 
7.1  The attached report updates members regarding significant community
safety engagement activities and operational matters; and gives context to
the performance of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in the Perth and
Kinross area. 
Area Manager Scott Gibson
Local Senior Officer
Perth & Kinross, Angus and Dundee
Fire and Rescue Headquarters
Blackness Road,
Dundee DD1 5PA