Agenda Document Pack - Police and Fire and Rescue Services Committee - 14/11/2024
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Police and Fire and Rescue Services Committee Thursday, 14 November 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Meeting of the Police and Fire and Rescue Services Committee is to be held at Council Chambers, Council Office, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX on Thursday, 14 November 2024 at 14:00. BUSINESS 1. Sederunt 2. Declaration of Group Decisions and Members Interests * 3. Minute of the meeting held 15 August 2024 5 - 8 4. Written Questions ** 5. Police Performance Report by Chief Superintendent Graeme Mackie, Divisional Police Commander, North East Division, Police Scotland 9 - 18 6. SFRS Year to Date Perfomance Report Report by LSO Andrew Wright, Local Senior Officer, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray 19 - 42 Page 1
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Summary of Police and Fire and Rescue Services Committee functions: The following functions of the Council shall stand referred or delegated to this Committee: (1) To deal with all matters relating to Police and Fire and Rescue Services in Moray. (2) To participate in consultations relative to national strategic plans and priorities for the Police and Fire and Rescue Services. (3) To work with the Local Police Commander and the Local Senior Officer for the Fire and Rescue Service to set priorities and objectives for Local Police Plans and Local Fire and Rescue Plans for Moray. (4) To monitor delivery of the Police and Fire and Rescue Services in Moray, providing feedback and making recommendations for improvements as required. (5) To call for reports from the Local Police Commander or the Local Senior Officer for the Fire and Rescue Service on issues relevant to the delivery of the Police or Fire and Rescue Service in Moray as appropriate. (6) To facilitate Community Planning relative to the Police and Fire and Rescue Services in accordance with statutory guidance. Watching the Meeting You can watch the webcast live by going to: http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_43661.html Webcasts are available to view for 1 year following the meeting. You can also attend the meeting in person, if you wish to do so, please come to the High Street entrance door and a member of staff will be let into the building. Page 2
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GUIDANCE NOTES * Declaration of Group Decisions and Members Interests - The Chair of the meeting shall seek declarations from any individual or political group at the beginning of a meeting whether any prior decision has been reached on how the individual or members of the group will vote on any item(s) of business on the Agenda, and if so on which item(s). A prior decision shall be one that the individual or the group deems to be mandatory on the individual or the group members such that the individual or the group members will be subject to sanctions should they not vote in accordance with the prior decision. Any such prior decisions will be recorded in the Minute of the meeting. ** Written Questions - Any Member can put one written question about any relevant and competent business within the specified remits not already on the agenda, to the Chair provided it is received by the Proper Officer or Committee Services by 12 noon two working days prior to the day of the meeting. A copy of any written answer provided by the Chair will be published on the Council’s committee management system by 4pm the day before the meeting. The Member who has put the question may, after the answer has been published, ask one supplementary question directly related to the subject matter at the meeting, but no discussion will be allowed. No supplementary question can be put or answered more than 10 minutes after the Council has started on the relevant item of business, except with the consent of the Chair. If a Member does not have the opportunity to put a supplementary question because no time remains, then he or she can submit it in writing to the Proper Officer who will arrange for a written answer to be provided within 7 working days. Page 3
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MORAY COUNCIL Police and Fire and Rescue Services Committee SEDERUNT Councillor Peter Bloomfield (Chair) Councillor Donald Gatt (Depute Chair) Councillor James Allan (Member) Councillor Theresa Coull (Member) Councillor John Divers (Member) Councillor Jérémie Fernandes (Member) Councillor Paul McBain (Member) Councillor Neil McLennan (Member) Councillor Shona Morrison (Member) Clerk Name: Lindsey Robinson Clerk Telephone: 07966 120593 Clerk Email: committee.services@moray.gov.uk Page 4
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MORAY COUNCIL Minute of Meeting of the Police and Fire and Rescue Services Committee Thursday, 15 August 2024 Council Chambers, Council Office, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX PRESENT Councillor James Allan, Councillor Peter Bloomfield, Councillor Theresa Coull, Councillor John Divers, Councillor Jérémie Fernandes, Councillor Donald Gatt, Councillor Paul McBain, Councillor Neil McLennan APOLOGIES Councillor Shona Morrison IN ATTENDANCE Chief Superintendent Graeme Mackie; Chief Inspector Mike McKenzie, both Police Scotland; Andrew Wright, Area Commander, and Local Senior Officer Andrew Wright; David Hendry, Group Commander, both Scottish Fire and Rescue Service; Beverly Smith, Acting Head of Economic Growth and Development; and Lindsey Robinson, Committee Services Officer, both Moray Council. 1. Declaration of Group Decisions and Members Interests * In terms of Standing Orders 21 and 23 and the Councillors’ Code of Conduct, there were no declarations from Group Leaders or Spokespersons in regard to any prior decisions taken on how Members will vote on any item on the agenda or any declarations of Member’s interests in respect of any item on the agenda. 2. Minute of the meeting held 2 May 2024 The minute of the meeting held 2 May 2024 was submitted and approved. 3. Written Questions ** The meeting noted the following written question submitted by Councillor Fernandes and the Police Scotland response thereto: Levels of far-right activity in Moray and North East Scotland In light of recent events in England, can Police Scotland assess the levels of far- right activity in Moray and North-East Scotland, and could Police Scotland give some assurance that this is being monitored? RESPONSE While unable to discuss operationally sensitive matters, such as tactics, publicly we continue to monitor national events and consider how this may impact locally. We will update communities, and Elected Members, as and when necessary. 4. Police Perfomance Report Item 3. Page 5
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The meeting had before it a report by the Chief Superintendent, Divisional Police Commander, North East Division, Police Scotland informing the Committee of the performance of Police in respect of the Local Policing Plan 2023-26. During consideration, Councillor Bloomfield sought clarification on whether the road between Grantown-on Spey and Forres was monitored by Road Safety Cameras, as he has witnessed instances of motorbikes breaking the speed limit and driving dangerously. In response, the Chief Superintendent advised that all roads in the area are monitored with priority given to roads where there are concerns but he could not say where and when cameras would be in operation. He further advised that he would pass the information back to the Road Safety Camera Unit. Councillor Gatt asked if consideration could be given to having a paragraph added to future reports regarding staffing levels. Chief Superintendent Makie agreed to consider this. Following consideration, the Committee unanimously agreed that the Local Commander will continue to report to the Committee quarterly on performance measures against service objectives as articulated in the 2023-26 Local Policing Plan. 5. SFRS Year to Date Performance Report The meeting had before it a report by the Local Senior Officer, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray informing the Committee of the performance undertaken by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services locally and in respect of the Moray Local Fire and Rescue Plan 2021-24. During consideration, the Local Senior Officer advised that he would like to change the reporting period to allow the full report to be presented in May and the 6-month update presented in November. Following consideration, the Committee unanimously agreed: i. to note performance outline in the report applicable to annual performance for 1 January 2024 to 1 August 2024; and ii. that the reporting period be changed so the six-monthly report is presented in November and the full report is presented to Committee in May. 6. Thematic Report - Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals The meeting had before it a report by the Local Senior Officer, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray informing the Committee of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service unwanted fire alarm signals in Moray. During consideration, Councillor McLennan sought clarification on the updates to the data terminals. In response, the Group Commander advised that new terminals will be coming into operation in 2025/26 with better connectivity which will allow live updates. Page 6
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Councillor McLennan asked if the Committee could be kept up to date with the roll out and this was agreed. Following consideration the Committee unanimously agreed: i. to note the contents of the thematic report; and ii. to receive updates on the roll out of the new data terminals. Page 7
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REPORT TO: POLICE AND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES COMMITTEE SUBJECT: POLICE PERFORMANCE BY: CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT GRAEME MACKIE, DIVISIONAL POLICE COMMANDER, NORTH EAST DIVISION, POLICE SCOTLAND 1. REASON FOR REPORT 1.1 To inform the Committee of the performance of Police in respect of the Local Policing Plan 2023-26. 1.2 This report is submitted to Committee in terms of Section III (J) (4) of the Council’s Scheme of Administration relating to the monitoring of delivery of the Police and Fire and Rescue Services in Moray. 2. RECOMMENDATION 2.1 It is recommended that the Police and Fire & Rescue Services Committee:- (i) scrutinise performance outlined in the report; and (ii) note that the Local Commander will continue to report to the Committee quarterly on performance measures against service objectives as articulated in the 2023-26 Local Policing Plan. 3. BACKGROUND 3.1 The Moray Local Policing Plan 2023-26 was submitted to this Committee for consultation in November 2022. The consultation ended in early February 2023 and the Plan has been in operation since 1 April 2023. Following discussion with the Chair the Plan was retrospectively approved at Committee on 4 May 2023. 3.2 Section 47(2) of the Police and Fire Reform Act 2012 states "a local police plan is a plan which:- a. sets out the main priorities and objectives for the policing of the local authority's area. Item 5. Page 9
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OFFICIAL b. where reasonably practicable, identifies outcomes by reference to which the achievement of those priorities and objectives may be measured." 3.3 The performance update (Appendix 1) provides those outcomes, as per Section 47(2)(d) of the Act, for the Moray Council Area. In addition, it is supported with further key indicators to assist context of the outcomes of the Local Policing Plan. 4. SUMMARY OF IMPLICATIONS (a) Moray 2026: A Plan for the Future and Moray Corporate Plan 2015 – 2017 The Moray Council's responsibilities with regards to the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 are directly relevant to Community Planning and the Single Outcome Agreement. (b) Policy and Legal This report is presented to the Moray Police and Fire and Rescue Services Committee within its remit for local scrutiny of the Police. (c) Financial implications There are no identified financial implications. (d) Risk Implications There are no identified risk implications. (e) Staffing Implications There are no identified staffing implications. (f) Property Not applicable. (g) Equalities Not applicable. (h) Consultations The Local Policing Plan, upon which the performance is reporting, was subject to consultation with elected representatives, and was heavily influenced by ongoing feedback from local communities within the Moray Council area. Page 10
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OFFICIAL 5. CONCLUSION 5.1 This interim report informs the Committee of the performance of Police in respect of the Local Policing Plan 2023-26. Author of Report: Chief Superintendent Graeme Mackie Divisional Commander North East Division Police Scotland Background Papers: Interim Performance Report Page 11
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Performance against Local Policing Plan 2023-26 North East Division Moray Interim report Appendix 1 Item 5. Page 13
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Executive Summary Protecting Vulnerable People Reducing Violence and Women and Girls continues to be a priority area for Policing in Moray. The Moray Violence Against Women and Girls partnership held their development day in early October 2024 which was attended by representatives from Police; Social Work; Education; Moray Rape Crisis and Moray Woman’s Aid amongst others. Our delivery plan was reviewed, and the progress highlighted with the completion of the majority of tasks within the existing plan. Notable achievements include over one thousand training sessions on a range of subjects including the dynamics of coercive control and the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS). The Safe and Together training, which focuses on keeping the child/children safe and together with the non-offending parent and holding the perpetrator to account for their choices has been delivered to 297 practitioners across Moray since the roll out began in 2022. This is an outstanding achievement and will ensure that we are far more able to help achieve better outcomes for survivors and their families. Group discussions and inputs from three external speakers proved valuable and provided considerations for the focus of the forthcoming period. Along with statistical data, our new delivery plan will be developed and approved at the next meeting of the MVAWG partnership. The ‘Joint Inspection of Adult Support & Protection: Review of Progress’ in Moray has now concluded with the full inspection report being available on the Care Inspectorate website. To summarise, significant improvements have been made since 2022 in all areas of Adult Protection. These include in the areas of Quality Assurance and Self Evaluation; in relation to the effectiveness of Case Conferences; Risk Assessments; Protection Plans and investigations relating to Adults at Risk of Harm. This feedback has been welcomed by all agencies. The dedication and commitment of staff has also been recognised. We will not be complacent of course, and the good work will continue in relation to the delivery of multi-agency training and quality assurance and the revision of local procedures. This will ensure that adults at risk of harm within Moray continue to receive a high standard of service when they need it. Year to date, reports of Domestic Abuse in Moray to the Police have increased slightly, with detection rates also having increased from our position at this point last year. Demand continues to increase in respect of Domestic Abuse ‘safeguarding’ functions. Notably DSDAS applications have increased, which reflects the increased awareness amongst professionals of the merits of the scheme. The Scottish Child Interview Model continues to work well within Moray, with 92% of interviews within the reporting period being carried out by the SCIM team. These Officers have undergone extensive training to ensure a trauma informed approach to each interview and ensures the experience of providing a disclosure to the Police minimises any further trauma to the child. Serious Organised Crime Those involved in Serious Organised Crime (SOC) and specifically County Lines criminality target the vulnerable and devastate communities, driving antisocial behaviour and violence. The perpetrators distance themselves from the activity by manipulating others and exploiting the most vulnerable members of society. As part of the 4D’s approach (Disrupt, Detect, Deter + Divert) Page 15
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL ‘Operation Protector’ continues to be a multifaceted approach providing support and diversion to the vulnerable whilst ensuring disruption and detection methods are employed against those responsible for organised crime. Operation Protector days of action were undertaken in June, August, and September in Moray. Officers from Police Scotland, along with partners from Arrows and Aberlour Youth Project undertook assertive outreach visits to those at risk of SOC and County Lines related risk, including exploitation and cuckooing. During the various deployments, over one hundred visits were conducted with several individuals brought into service and provided with immediate support. A number of individuals were provided with advice and support relating to substance dependency, cuckooing, exploitation, and child criminal exploitation at a dedicated support hub at Buckie High School. The investigation and detection of those involved in drug supply continues in a positive trend year to date with an increase in both those reported for supply offences, the detection of drug offences and the seizure of money as part of the Proceeds of Crime Act. Antisocial Behaviour, Violence and Disorder Against increasing demands in areas such as mental health, North East Division has maintained its strong performance across Group 1 Crimes (Antisocial Behaviour and Violence), seeing a reduction of 1.5 percent and a detection rate of almost 70% percent, comparable to the strong performance from the corresponding period last year. We have seen an incline in Robberies with a detection rate of 94%, well above that of last year. We are ensuring those perpetrating such crimes are being brought to justice. Moray Community Safety Strategic Group have agreed that the current strategy (due to conclude 2026) requires to be reviewed due to the scope of the strategy. Weekly tactical and strategic meetings are now taking place in Moray, and this has seen improved partnership working. Working groups having been created in Buckie and Elgin giving a multi-agency, localised approach to specific issues in those areas. Understanding that the key is often diversionary work and engagement with our young people, the partner focus remains on how this can be achieved. The approval of the monies for the Levelling Up Fund and Long-Term Town Fund following the UK Government budget on 30 October, means the partnership proposals in respect of ASB in Elgin, which include the Mobile Youth Bus, can move forward. Consultation has now been concluded and Stagecoach are in the process of ‘kitting’ out the vehicle to the required specification. The funding will offer exciting opportunities for the partnership and our communities to adopt a holistic approach to tackling anti-social behaviour. Proactive initiatives are taking place across Moray, tackling the often-underlying causes of violent crime such as serious and organised crime or drugs supply. These initiatives are being co-ordinated by our Community Investigation Unit which continues to operate effectively, supporting the Community Policing teams in tackling emerging threats or problems in their areas. Over the next 3 months, the Teams focus will be on high visibility enforcement in hotspot locations including Elgin and Buckie. Road Safety and Road Crime Considerable focus remains on reducing the number of fatal collisions involving motorcyclists in Moray with the Rider Refinement North Scheme being utilised regularly to meet the targets set out in Page 16
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030. This Group reviews trends, data, and anecdotal evidence to identify current and emerging opportunities to improve Road Safety for all road users. Education and Enforcement by both Road Policing and Local Officers has also been key to reduce these figures. The new and updated Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) installed across the Road Policing fleet has enhanced capability and provided increased detection rates in respect of general road traffic offences. Officers are routinely deployed on an intelligence led basis across the road network to target wider criminal use of the roads such as the supply of controlled drugs and those involved in acquisitive crime. A recent campaign to target the Fatal 5 (Speeding, seatbelts, mobile phone usage, Careless Diving and Drink/Drug Driving) was resourced with Officers from Road Policing, Community Policing Teams and other National resources to proactively tackle these offences on Moray’s roads. A significant number of vehicles were stopped with drivers educated and advised as well as a number of offences detected. Acquisitive Crime The drive to reduce acquisitive crime across Moray continues with key reductions year to date on crimes and offences which cause significant impact on the victims, inclusive of Housebreakings and Motor Vehicle related crime. Housebreaking offences have seen a reduction of over 30% with domestic housebreakings seeing a reduction of over 25% year to date. Motor vehicle related crime has also seen a reduction. The formation of the Fraud Crime Triage Hub (FCTH) within the Divisional Cyber Enabled Crime team (DCECT) has provided earlier identification of emerging trends, risk areas/individuals and the sharing of data across statutory, and third sector organisations. This has allowed more positive direction and focus for crime reduction and supportive measures, inclusive of swifter referrals to partners, including Adult Support & Protection Social Work. Such referrals can relate to local emerging crime trends as well as directed alerts circulated to raise awareness and target harden against specific tactics employed by criminals. This approach has also seen a significant increase in detection in this crime area with almost double year to date against last year’s figures. The Crime Reduction Team have continued working alongside Officers from the Divisional Cyber Enabled Crime Team and partners inclusive of financial institutions to provide inputs on current scams and frauds along with promotion of Fraud Prevention amongst different demographics. These events were presented to the public and businesses alike with engagements in Elgin, Forres, Dufftown, Keith, and Buckie. Counter Terrorism & Domestic Extremism The North East CONTEST Multi-Agency Board and associated sub-groups continue to deliver the UK National CONTEST strategy across the North East of Scotland. The Prevent, Pursue, Protect and Prepare (4P’s) principles of CONTEST are the continued focus of the strategy which aims to reduce the risks from terrorism. Our Local CONTEST Liaison officers and Specialist Officers maintain strong links with relevant sites and venues within Moray, including companies involved in the Space Exploration Sector, delivering Counter Terrorism related training, testing site plans, and making improvements to emergency Page 17
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL response procedures. We continue to work closely with the Armed Forces at Kinloss and RAF Lossiemouth to make and test response plans whilst heightening community awareness around terrorism related threats through joint Police and RAF Project Servator deployments. Page 18
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REPORT TO: POLICE AND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES COMMITTEE SUBJECT: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE MORAY PEFORMANCE REPORT 1 APRIL 2024 – 1 OCTOBER 2024 BY: LSO ANDREW WRIGHT, LOCAL SENIOR OFFICER, ABERDEEN CITY, ABERDEENSHIRE & MORAY 1. REASON FOR REPORT 1.1 To inform the Committee of the performance undertaken by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) locally and in respect of the Moray Local Fire and Rescue Plan 2021-24. 1.2 This report is submitted to Committee in terms of Section III (J) of the Council's Scheme of Administration relating to relating to Police and Fire and Rescue Services in Moray. 2. RECOMMENDATION 2.1 It is recommended that the Committee consider and note performance outlined in the report (Appendix 1) applicable to Six Monthly performance for 1 April 2024 to 1 October 2024. 3. BACKGROUND 3.1 The Moray Local Fire and Rescue Plan 2021-2024 was approved by this Committee for and on behalf of the Local Authority. 3.2 Section 41H Provision of information to local authority of The Police and Fire (Scotland) Reform Act 2012, states: SFRS must give to a local authority such information or reports relating to the carrying out of SFRS’s functions in the authority’s area (including reports given by reference to any local fire and rescue plan in force for the area) as the authority may reasonably request. 3.3 The performance report provides those outcomes, as per Section 41H and 41K of the Act, applicable to the annual Moray Ward Performance Report for Item 6. Page 19
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The Moray Council Area in the context of the Moray Local Fire and Rescue Plan 2021-24. 3.4 The information contained within the report on Appendix 1 details local area performance for period 1 April 2024 to 1 October 2024. 4. SUMMARY OF IMPLICATIONS (a) Corporate Plan and 10 Year Plan (Local Outcomes Improvement Plan (LOIP) The discharging of the Council’s responsibilities in relation to the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 is of direct relevance to the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities in relation to Community Planning and the Local Outcome Improvement Plan (b) Policy and Legal This report is brought before the Moray Police and Fire Committee within its remit for local scrutiny and governance arrangements. (c) Financial implications There are no financial implications arising from this report. (d) Risk Implications There are no risk implications arising from this report (e) Staffing Implications There are no staffing implications arising from this report (f) Property There are no staffing implications arising from this report (g) Equalities/Socio Economic Impact Not Applicable (h) Consultations Not Applicable 5. CONCLUSION 5.1 The report provides the Committee with the local performance outcomes relative to the priorities agreed in the Moray Local Fire and Rescue Plan 2021-24, for Six Monthly performance 1 April 2024 to 1 October 2024. Author of Report: Andrew Wright, LSO, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire & Moray Page 20
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YEAR TO DATE MONITORING REPORT Covering the performance in support of the Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021-24 April 2024 to October 2024 Appendix 1 Item 6. Page 21
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2 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance ABOUT THE STATISTICS IN THIS REPORT The activity totals and other statistics quoted in this report 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 differences in the period totals quoted in our reports after original publication which result from revisions or additions to the data on our systems. From 2015-16 onwards responsibility for the publication of end-year statistical data transferred from the Scottish Government to the SFRS. This change of responsibility does not change the status of the figures quoted in this and other SFRS reports reported to the Committee. Page 22
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3 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Introduction 5 Year to Date Performance Summary 6 Year to Date Performance Highlights 7 Priority 1 – Domestic Fire Safety and Unintentional Harm in The Home 8 Number of Accidental Dwelling Fires (ADF) 8-10 Number of ADF Fatal Casualties 8-10 Number of ADF Non-Fatal Casualties 8-10 Priority 2 – Non-Fire Emergencies and Respond to The Impact Of Climate Change 11-13 Number of Special Service Incidents 11-13 Priority 3 – Deliberate Fire Setting 14-15 Number of Deliberate Fires 14-15 Priority 4 – Non-Domestic Fire Safety 16-18 Number of Non-Domestic Building Fires 16-18 Number of Accidental ‘Other’ Primary and Secondary Fires 16-18 Priority 5 – Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals (UFAS) 19-20 Number of UFAS Incidents 19-20 Priority 6 – Operational Preparedness and Community Resilience 21-22 Page 23
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5 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Moray Area performance report for the reporting period 1st April 2024 to 1st October 2024. The report is aligned to and reports on progress against the priorities set out in the Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024. The information presented in this report provides a comparison against key performance indicators, the selected performance indicators are selected to best inform and support the priorities within the Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021-2024. Each indicator displays the activity reflecting performance for year to date vs. a specific target OR previous 3 years rolling average. The performance indicators within the report support the local priorities: Priority 1 – Domestic fire Safety and Unintentional Harm In The Home Priority 2 – Non-Fire Emergencies and Respond To The Impact Of Climate Change Priority 3 – Deliberate Fire Setting Priority 4 – Non-Domestic Fire Safety Priority 5 – Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals (UFAS) Priority 6 – Operational Preparedness & Community Resilience As well as supporting the six priorities in the Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray, this monitoring report shows how SFRS activities and performance contribute to the wider priorities of the Moray Community Partnership 10 Year Local Outcomes Improvement Plan. The figures in this report are provisional, to provide the Committee with the SFRS’s direction of travel in the Moray area, in terms of performance against headline indicators and targets. Most figures will not change; however, members should note that there may be some small variations for some indicators when the final confirmed figures are published by the SFRS. Page 25
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6 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance PERFORMANCE SUMMARY The table below provides a summary of the year to date performance against headline indicators and annual targets. It aims to provide – at a glance – our direction of travel during the current reporting year. Performance against Moray Local Fire and Rescue Plan Year-to-Date Legend Below 3 Year Average Less than 10% above 3 Year Average More than 10% above 3 Year Average April to October Key Performance Indicator 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 RAG STATUS All Accidental Dwelling Fires 25 20 31 34 All Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties & (Fatalities) 8 (0) 6 (0) 2 (0) 2 (0) Special Service All 108 113 120 140 All Deliberate Fires 83 74 96 53 Non- Domestic Fires 23 22 19 12 UFAS 226 262 157 42 Page 26
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7 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS Of the 6 Priority areas, the following performance should be noted for the year-to-date 2024/25: Accidental Dwelling Fires The statistics against the key performance indicators show that we have an increase compared to the three-year rolling average for Accidental Dwelling Fires. SFRS continue to work with partners to provide support and assistance to the most vulnerable in our local communities, reducing the risk of fire within homes. Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties & Fatalities Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties have seen a decrease compared to the three-year average. We are pleased to report, there have been no Fire Fatalities in the Moray area during this reporting period. Special Service All Special Service Calls have had a continued increase compared to the three-year average. The categories of Special Service with the highest number of calls were and Effecting Entry, assisting other agencies and RTC. SFRS continue to work closely with partners to address these areas with targeted education within our local communities. Deliberate Fires Deliberate Fires have reduced well compared to the three-year average. We have targeted the root causes of deliberate fires. Particularly wilful fire raising within the Elgin town centre and Area specific wilful fire raising and grassland/scrub, which, had contributed to the bulk of the calls in 24/25.SFRS personnel continue to engage with landowners, the local authority, local community groups and tourisms/visitors to the area. Some good partnership working with Police Scotland has resulted in a number of arrests for deliberate fire setting during the reporting period. Non-Domestic Fires Non-Domestic Fires have reduced compared to the three-year average with resources attending 12 incidents covering a variety of premise types. We continue to work with owners and occupiers through our Fire Safety Enforcement Programme and Post Fire Audits to reduce the number of Non-Domestic Fires. False Alarm – UFAS UFAS incidents have decreased further during the last period and are now sitting substantially below the three-year average. This is predominantly due to the introduction of our new UFAS policy in July 2023. This is covered in more detail in our thematic report Page 27
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8 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance PRIORITY 1 – DOMESTIC FIRE SAFETY AND UNINTENTIONAL HARM IN THE HOME Accidental Dwelling Fires (ADF) 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Incidents 3yr Average Rate per 10,000 Population (Moray) April - October Table 1: Year to Date (April to October) Performance 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 YTD ADF’s 25 20 31 34 RED ADF Fatal Casualties & - ADF Non-Fatal Casualties 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ADF Fatal Fire Casualties ADF Non-Fatal Fire Casualties 3yr Average (all casualties) Casualty rate per 10,000 Population (Moray) April - October Table 2: Year to Date (April to October) Performance 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 YTD ADF Fatal Casualties 0 0 0 0 GREEN ADF Non-Fatal Casualties 8 6 2 2 GREEN Page 28
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9 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance Accidental Dwelling Fires Committee 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 Buckie 0 6 11 3 Elgin City North 6 1 4 6 Elgin City South 5 4 2 6 Forres 8 3 4 4 Keith & Cullen 1 2 2 6 Heldon & Laich 3 1 2 5 Fochabers & Lhanbryde 2 2 5 1 Speyside & Glenlivet 1 1 1 3 Total 25 20 31 34 Indicator Description The largest single type of primary fire in Moray is accidental fires in the home and their prevention is a key focus of the Service’s community safety activity. Our aim is to reduce the rate of ADF’s by reducing these incidents to below the three-year average for 2024/25. The reduction of fire casualties is clearly linked to our priority “Unintentional Harm and Home Safety”. The reduction of fire fatalities and casualties is at the core of our preventative and early intervention activities carried out by SFRS in the Moray area. Significant contributory factors associated with the number of fire casualties and fatalities include, lifestyle, independent living strategies, smoking, consumption of alcohol and prescribed and non- prescribed drugs, Individual capacity and vulnerability, and ageing demographics. ADF Fatal Casualties This indicator counts those people for whom fire has been clearly identified as the cause of death, even if they die some-time after the actual fire. Those who die at, or after, the fire but where fire is not identified as the cause of death are not included in these figures. Our aim is to have Zero ADF Fatal Casualties, in Moray during 2024/25 ADF Non-Fatal Casualties This Indicator counts all types of non-fatal fire injury in the home, including precautionary checks. Our aim is to reduce the risk of injury from fire in the home by keeping fire injuries below the three-year average during 2024/25. What we aim to Achieve As well as helping to deliver Priority One: Unintentional Harm & Home Safety, our activities will also support the long-term ambition of the Moray 10 Year Plan and supports achievement of the following local outcomes: Building a better future for our children and young people in Moray Empowering and connecting communities Growing, diverse and sustainable economy Changing our relationship with alcohol Page 29
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10 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance Performance Management There have been 34 ADF’s reported during the reporting period, which is an increase on the three-year average. We are therefore showing red against the annual target. Accidental dwelling fires can have a significant negative impact upon both individuals, the wider community and are financially costly to house holders and housing providers in terms of repair and the reinstatement of homes. Key contributory risk factors include, lifestyle, independent living strategies, smoking, consumption of alcohol and prescribed and non-prescribed drugs. Individual capability and vulnerability, and aging demographics. We are delighted to report there have been 0 ADF Fatal Casualties during the reporting period. We are therefore showing Green for achieving the annual target. There has been 2 ADF Non-Fatal Casualties for the reporting period, which is below the three- year average, so we are showing green for achieving the annual target. Home Fire Safety Visits remain a key focus in our community safety activity to reduce accidental dwelling fires and casualties resulting from these. We continue to explore and develop partnerships throughout the area to identify those most vulnerable and/or at risk from fire and/or harm in the home. Through our contribution to Moray Community Safety Hub and the Community Planning Partnership collectively we have raised awareness of our referral process and promote a better understanding of fire risk in the home. The figures presented below show the number of Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSV) delivered year-to-date compared to the same period 2023/24: 2023 / 24 2024 / 25 High 179 139 Medium 80 101 Low 42 117 Total 301 357 The delivery of HFSV’s to date has increased compared to the same reporting period last year. The overall number has risen; however, we have seen a reduction in the number of High-Risk visits delivered. This correlates with a reduction in the referrals from partner agencies for the same time period from 182 referrals for 2023/4 down to 140 referrals for 2024/5. Our partners in the NHS and Local Authority are often better placed to identify at risk members of the public due to their closer involvement. We will continue to strive to access the most at-risk members of our community to ensure that the risk of fire within the home is mitigated. The SFRS focus remains on the delivery of high risk HFSV’s to target the most vulnerable with our communities and these are being carried out by both our Community Action Teams as well as operational front-line staff. We continue to monitor emerging risk and will adjust our delivery strategy in line with Scottish Government guidance, to protect both the public and our staff. Page 30
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11 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance PRIORITY 2 – NON-FIRE EMERGENCIES AND RESPOND TO THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE All Non-Fire Emergencies 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Special Service 3yr Average Rate per 10,000 population (Moray) April - October Table 3: Year to Date (April to October) Performance 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 YTD All Non – Fire Emergencies 108 113 120 140 RED Road Traffic Collisions 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Road Traffic Collisions 3yr Average Rate per 10,000 population (Moray) April - October Table 4: Year to Date (April to October) Performance 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 YTD Road Traffic Collisions 22 23 22 27 RED Fatal RTC Casualties 3 0 1 3 RED Non-Fatal RTC Casualties 14 0 14 25 RED Page 31
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12 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance Indicator Description A core part of SFRS activity locally is responding to Non-Fire Emergencies such as road traffic collisions (RTCs), other rescue situations and flooding. Firefighters are trained to a high standard and have at their disposal the most modern equipment for extracting people in rescue situations and administrating first aid to casualties. As well as our operational response we are actively involved in preventing accidents from occurring through our work with the Moray Community Safety Hub and Public Protection Partnership. What we aim to Achieve As well as helping to deliver Priority Three: Non-Fire Emergencies, our activities will also support the long-term ambition of the Moray 10 Year Plan and supports achievement of the following local outcomes: Building a better future for our children and young people in Moray Empowering and connecting communities Growing, diverse and sustainable economy Changing our relationship with alcohol All Non-Fire Emergency (Ward Area) Committee 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 Buckie 4 9 15 13 Elgin City North 19 17 14 25 Elgin City South 14 25 17 17 Forres 17 16 17 17 Keith & Cullen 15 10 12 18 Heldon & Laich 17 17 18 17 Fochabers & Lhanbryde 7 10 8 14 Speyside & Glenlivet 15 9 19 19 Total 108 113 120 140 Page 32
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13 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance Performance Management Special Service Incidents have increased for the reporting period when compared to the average over the last 3 years, with 140 incidents attended. We are therefore showing red for this target. We continue to experience an increased request for assistance from partner agencies which falls under the incident type of special service, these incidents continue to increase but SFRS are committed to supporting our partners. Out with RTC’s the most common form of Non-Fire Emergencies was effecting entry of which there were 47, and calls to assist other agencies of which there were 22. Incidents also included 27 road traffic collisions, as well as a small number of animal rescues and flooding’s. Over the reporting period the overall RTC incidents the SFRS have attended has increased against the 3-year average and therefore we are showing red against the annual target. For the reporting period there has been an increase in both the Non-Fatal RTC Casualties and Fatal RTC Casualties against the 3-year average and therefore we are showing red against the annual target. Sadly, we have had 3 RTC Fatalities within the Moray Area for the reporting period. We continue working with partners through the Community Planning Partnership to reduce the number of casualties on our roads. In addition, we are working with partners agencies to share knowledge and experience when dealing with Non- Fire Emergencies. Prevention is a key role of the SFRS locally and this extends to our expansion in the role of reducing unintentional harm and identification of a wide range of risks. We continue to promote Road Safety through our Annual Station Plans and our involvement with Road Safety Groups at both a Strategic and Operational level. Page 33
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14 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance PRIORITY 3 – DELIBERATE FIRE SETTING Deliberate Primary Fires 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Deliberate Primary Fires 3yr Average Rate per 10,000 Population (Moray) April - October Table 5: Year to Date (April to October) Performance Deliberate Secondary Fires 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Deliberate Secondary Fires 3yr Average Rate per 10,000 Population (Moray) April - October Table 6: Year to Date (April to January) Performance 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 YTD Deliberate Secondary Fires 68 59 60 36 GREEN 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 YTD Deliberate Primary Fires 15 15 36 17 GREEN Page 34
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15 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance Indicator Description In Moray, evidence reflects that deliberate fires are a problem in specific areas that can be linked to anti-social behaviour. Partnership working is key to reducing this type of incident and with the assistance of partners and communities we have reduced deliberate fires in areas where historically we have seen the highest level of activity. Deliberate fires can be split into two different categories, these are Deliberate Primary and Deliberate Secondary Fires. What we aim to achieve As well as helping to deliver Priority Three: Anti-Social Behaviour, our activities will also support the long-term ambition of the Moray 10 Year Plan and supports achievement of the following local outcomes: Building a better future for our children and young people in Moray Empowering and connecting communities Growing, diverse and sustainable economy Changing our relationship with alcohol Performance Management Results for this indicator show that we are below the average number of deliberate fires in Moray compared against the average for Scotland. During this reporting period we have seen a reduction in deliberate primary fires, including a decrease in deliberate secondary fires. During this period 36 of the 53 Deliberate Fires that occurred were Secondary fires. Many of these fires for the reporting period were involving grass/bushes, wheelie bins, skips and waste storage structures. The remainder were split between bales and a fence fire. Partnership working is key to reducing deliberate fires and we achieve this through the Moray Community Safety Hub. An example was a trend that had been identified in the Elgin South area, following a spate of deliberate fires involving grass/bushes and scrubland. Our crews worked with partners in Police Scotland, local authority, schools and the public to highlight the issue and engage with young people. This resulted in the reduction of these deliberate fires and an arrest by our partners in Police Scotland. Deliberate Secondary Fires (Ward Area) Committee 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 Buckie 4 7 9 2 Elgin City North 2 7 6 7 Elgin City South 9 19 17 14 Forres 9 4 2 3 Keith & Cullen 3 6 4 2 Heldon & Laich 32 10 17 5 Fochabers & Lhanbryde 6 3 2 3 Speyside & Glenlivet 3 3 3 0 Total 68 59 60 36 Page 35
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16 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance PRIORITY 4 – NON-DOMESTIC FIRE SAFETY INCLUDING ACCIDENTAL OTHER PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FIRES Non-Domestic Building Fires 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25 20 15 10 5 0 Incidents 3yr Average Rate per 10,000 Population (Moray) April - October Table 7a: Year to Date (April to October) Performance 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 YTD Non-Domestic Building Fires 23 22 19 12 GREEN Committee 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 Buckie 3 2 0 2 Elgin City North 4 2 3 3 Elgin City South 0 6 5 6 Forres 4 2 0 0 Keith & Cullen 3 2 1 0 Heldon & Laich 4 2 5 0 Fochabers & Lhanbryde 3 3 4 0 Speyside & Glenlivet 2 3 1 1 Total 23 22 19 12 Page 36
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17 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance Indicator Description This priority concentrates on the reduction of fires occurring within buildings that are non-domestic premises. It also provides focus on the reduction of accidental ‘other’ primary and secondary fires which include agricultural land, forestry and moorland fires which pose a unique risk to the Moray area. Partnership working is key to reducing these types of incident and we work with building occupiers and owners through our Legislative Fire Safety Enforcement Officers to reduce fires in non-domestic properties. Every fire that occurs in a non-domestic building is followed up by a post-fire audit. These audits are carried out by our dedicated fire safety enforcement team. Partnership working with land and forestry owners continue, where risk reduction initiatives are discussed and delivered. Table 7b: Year to Date (April to October) Performance 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 YTD Accidental ‘Other’ Primary Fires 11 18 7 4 GREEN Committee 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 Buckie 0 0 0 0 Elgin City North 0 4 0 0 Elgin City South 2 0 3 0 Forres 2 2 1 2 Keith & Cullen 0 1 0 1 Heldon & Laich 1 2 2 0 Fochabers & Lhanbryde 4 5 1 0 Speyside & Glenlivet 2 4 0 1 Total 11 18 7 4 Table 7c: Year to Date (April to January) Performance 21/22 22/23 2/3234 24/25 YTD Accidental ‘Other’ Secondary Fires 40 26 32 14 GREEN Committee 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 Buckie 4 3 3 0 Elgin City North 1 1 2 2 Elgin City South 2 4 3 1 Forres 5 5 9 1 Keith & Cullen 4 3 2 3 Heldon & Laich 9 3 5 5 Fochabers & Lhanbryde 6 2 7 2 Speyside & Glenlivet 9 5 1 0 Total 40 26 32 14 Page 37
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18 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance What we aim to Achieve As well as helping to deliver Priority Four: Non-Domestic Fire Safety our activities will also support the long-term ambition of the Moray 10 Year Plan and supports achievement of the following local outcomes: Building a better future for our children and young people in Moray Empowering and connecting communities Growing, diverse and sustainable economy Changing our relationship with alcohol Performance Management Results for the Non-Domestic Building Fires indicator shows that we are below the three-year average for the Moray area. Our dedicated Fire Safety Enforcement Officers continue to audit relevant premises that fall within the scope of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 to ensure compliance with their statutory responsibilities. These officers engage with duty holders of relevant premises and provide advice and guidance on how to prevent both accidental and deliberate fires in non-domestic buildings. This reporting period has seen a continued reduction of Accidental ‘Other’ Secondary Fires against the three-year average across Moray. Local engagement and education programmes have seen decreases of incident types - grassland, Woodland and crops for the same reporting period 23/24-24/25 of 42 to a total of 23. Results for Accidental ‘Other’ Primary Fires are below the three-year average for the Moray area. Our Operational staff will continue to work with landowners to reduce this type of risk through risk reduction initiatives, training, and familiarisation visits. Page 38
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19 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance PRIORITY 5 – REDUCING UNWANTED FIRE ALARM SIGNALS (UFAS) Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 UFAS Incidents 3yr Average Rate per 10,000 Population (Moray) April - October Table 8: Year to Date (April to October) Performance 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 YTD UFAS Incidents 226 262 157 42 GREEN Committee 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 Buckie 19 11 11 4 Elgin City North 32 33 29 6 Elgin City South 32 33 21 8 Forres 18 34 20 6 Keith & Cullen 23 33 10 3 Heldon & Laich 7 21 6 5 Fochabers & Lhanbryde 5 17 20 2 Speyside & Glenlivet 80 80 40 8 Total 216 262 157 42 Page 39
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20 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance Indicator Description Automatic Fire alarms (AFA) are fundamental to providing early warning from fire, giving people the chance to evacuate safely. However, to be effective, they must be properly installed and maintained, and a good fire safety management regime must be in place by the duty holder, so they do not activate when there is no fire. Every Unwanted Fire Alarm Signal (UFAS) from an AFA has an impact in terms of unnecessary blue light journeys, redirecting SFRS resources away from other activities such as community safety work and causing considerable disruption to businesses. Our aim is to improve fire safety management and awareness, by reducing the number of attendances to unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS) from automatic systems in non- domestic buildings during 2024/25. What we aim to Achieve As well as helping to deliver Priority Five: Reducing Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals, our activities will also support the long-term ambition of the Moray 10 Year Plan and supports achievement of the following local outcomes: Building a better future for our children and young people in Moray Empowering and connecting communities Growing, diverse and sustainable economy Changing our relationship with alcohol Performance Management Year to date, the total number of UFAS stands at 42, which is significantly below the 3-year average for Moray, and below the average for Scotland. The table below lists the top three property types that had persistent call-outs due to UFAS during April to October. Property Types No. of UFAS Hospitals & Medical Care 10 Residential / Nursing / Care Home 7 Other Residential 7 With the roll out of the new SFRS UFAS attendance policy on July1st 2023, the SFRS are pleased to report a significant reduction in UFAS attendances Scotland wide. This will continue to be improved upon by engaging with premises, duty-holders and occupiers. All duty holders have been engaged with regarding the new policy during a robust public consultation. The SFRS control staff have received training and will call challenge alarm calls to relevant non-sleeping risk premises. The SFRS operational crews have received training and provide advice to occupiers each and every time that they attend a UFAS incident. Page 40
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21 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance PRIORITY 6 – OPERATIONAL PREPAREDNESS & COMMUNITY RESILIENCE What we aim to Achieve As well as helping to deliver Priority Six: Operational Preparedness and Community Resilience, our activities will also support the long-term ambition of the Moray 10 Year Plan and supports achievement of the following local outcomes: Building a better future for our children and young people in Moray Empowering and connecting communities Growing, diverse and sustainable economy Changing our relationship with alcohol Safe, secure, vibrant and sustainable communities An inclusive and sustainable economy An enhanced, protected and enjoyed natural and built environment Improved physical, mental and emotional health and well-being Safe, secure, vibrant and sustainable communities An inclusive and sustainable economy An enhanced, protected and enjoyed natural and built environment Improved physical, mental and emotional health and well-being Activity This year to date we have delivered our quarterly training commitment to operational firefighters with a focus on the core skills of pumps, water awareness, driving, ladders, HAZMAT, knots & lines and extrication, as well as ensuring training/testing preparedness to deal with the following standard/advanced modules: Breathing Apparatus Road Traffic Collisions Casualty Care Safe Working at Height Incident Command Water Awareness Station Risk Profiling Farms Civil Disturbance Cybersafe Training Secure Accommodation Aircraft Mental Health and Wellbeing Professional Behaviours Hazardous Materials Description The SFRS has a statutory duty to reduce the risks to our communities and to prepare for and respond to major emergencies. It is essential our firefighters possess the skills, knowledge and expertise to respond to incidents which, by their nature, can be varied in both their type and complexity. In Moray, this means: Knowing what the risks are in Moray and then making plans, so we are resilient to respond to any event. Exercising these plans Being prepared to respond to national threats or major emergencies. Developing flexibility to deploy crews, to take on a broadening role within the community. Firefighters being equipped to deal with emergencies safely and effectively and our stations being in a constant state of readiness. Safe, secure, vibrant and sustainable communities An inclusive and sustainable economy An enhanced, protected and enjoyed natural and built environment Improved physical, mental and emotional health and well-being Page 41
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22 Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Moray 2021 – 2024 Year to Date Monitoring of Performance Firefighters continued to visit sites within their station area so that they are aware of the associated risks and hazards, and if required can take effective actions in dealing with incidents at these sites. During this year, firefighters visited a range of sites to gather operational intelligence for both buildings and water risk and reviewed our response plans. Senior Managers attended a number of planning meetings to identify the SFRS resources that were required to support a number of events in Moray during this year. Particularly the Lossiefest and the MacMoray / Speyfest Festivals. Crews and Senior Managers aim to complete regular large-scale multi-agency exercises. This allows us to test our Training, Procedures, Collaboration such as Joint Emergency Service Interoperability Program (JESSIP) principles and our Operational Assurance. During this year we have undertaken the following multi-agency exercises within the Moray Area: Top Tier COMAH Exercise at Strathisla Distillery in Keith, attended by multiple agencies (Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, HM Coastguard) attended by one SFRS flexi officer. Hotel Fire – Elgin Fire Station Training Block, Elgin. Attended by five appliances and one flexi officer (Approx 30 firefighters) Water Rescue Exercise – River Spey – Attended by 2 SFRS boat teams, 2 SFRS Flood Responder teams, 3 appliances, 2 Flexi Officers. HM Coastguard, Scottish Ambulance Service, Drone Support from the Community Asset Register. (Approx 75 staff across all agencies) Page 42