Issue - meetings

to note the report.

The Convenor advised that due to an ongoing major incident, it would beneficial for the Local Senior Fire Officer to present his report earlier than intended.

The Committee agreed and heard from Bruce Farquahrson who provided an oversight of the report.

The Committee heard that positive action in the areas of Home Fire Safety,  Bonfire Night and Unwanted Fire Alarms had all contributed to a reduction in these instances.

Home Fire Safety involved partner working with statutory and voluntary bodies and had generated additional opportunities to enhnace the work already undertaken and fine tune the existing targetting approach.

Whilst there had been an increase in Deliberate Fire Setting, actions involving local communities and schools had presented an opportunity for education and public awareness which it is hoped will lead to future reductions.

The Committee heard that the success of the 2018 Bonfire Night planning would be feature in this years activities.

The Committee heard that following any fatal or injury resultant fire, a debrief was held to ensure that al staff welfare was considered and where necceassry  health and well bing intervenetions applied.

The Committee acknowledged the quality and content of the report.

The Committee resolved:-

to note the report.