Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Six-Monthly Performance Report - April - September 2023
Perth and Kinross Council · 29 November 2023
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NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Perth And Kinross Council Housing And Social Wellbeing Committee 29 November 2023 SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SIX-MONTHLY PERFORMANCE REPORT APRIL 2023 – SEPTEMBER 2023 Report by Area Manager Jason Sharp, Local Senior Officer, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (Report No. 23/334) Abstract The report contains performance information relating to the six-month period (April 2023 – September 2023) of 2023-24 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 and scrutinise the statistical information contained in this report in conjunction with Appendix 1. 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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NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 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 5 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 Jason Sharp Local Senior Officer Perth & Kinross, Angus and Dundee Fire and Rescue Headquarters Blackness Road, Dundee DD1 5PA