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Technical Notes 2026, Issue 56 - Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Delivery and Estate Review – Responses from Scottish Government; Scottish Fire & Rescue Service; and Scottish Ambulance Service

  • Report by:

    Ann Davie, Chief Executive

  • TN Number:

    056-26

  • Subject:

    Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Delivery and Estate Review – Responses from Scottish Government; Scottish Fire & Rescue Service; and Scottish Ambulance Service

  • Responsible Officer:

    Ann Davie, Chief Executive

  • Publication:

    This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.

At its meeting on 18 December, East Dunbartonshire Council considered the following Motion in relation to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Delivery and Estate Review. 

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Delivery and Estate Review 

Following upon the recent comprehensive public consultation conducted by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) regarding its Service Delivery and Estate Review, with the outcome of this review due to be made public the New Year of 2026. This Council agrees to the following: 

  • To instruct the Chief Executive to write to the SFRS on behalf of the Council to reinforce the Council‘s previous position that the Milngavie Fire and Rescue Station must continue to be staffed by “Wholetime” Personnel 24/7 on the grounds of public safety.
     
  • To instruct the Chief Executive of the Council to write to Scotland’s First Minister, the Community Safety Minister, the SFRS , Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service, the local MP, local MSP and any other relevant Stakeholders inviting them to meet with all Group Leaders and Independent Councillors to discuss undertaking an urgent feasibility study into developing a “Neighbourhood Emergency Centre” for the area on the existing site of the Milngavie Fire and Rescue Station. The “Neighbourhood Emergency Centre” could incorporate Emergency Services Personnel and equipment for the SFRS, the Scottish Ambulance Service, Police Scotland and a First Responders Unit.” 

A copy of the responses from Siobhan Brown MSP, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, and SFRS’s Chief Officer Stuart Stevens are attached for Members’ information.

The Scottish Ambulance Service’s Regional Director/West Region, Mr David Robertson, has been in touch to advise that he would be delighted to discuss the matters further. He confirmed that Scottish Ambulance Service has excellent links with SFRS and he regularly liaises with his SFRS counterpart with several sites in the West already co-located.