DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE DENNIS DAVIS INDEPENDENT FIRE ADVISER 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE PRESENTATION OVERVIEW  CURRENT LEGAL AND STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK  FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE IMPROVEMENT CONTEXT  SCOTTISH POLICY PROPOSALS AND OUTCOMES  DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED RISK MANAGEMENT  LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND SCOTTISH PROPOSALS  CONCLUSIONS 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE EXISTING ORGANISATION FULLY DEVOLVED RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT - JUSTICE MINISTER PORTFOLIO OPERATES UNDER THE FIRE SERVICES ACT 1947 POLICY MANAGED BY THE SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE [THE GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SERVICE OF SCOTLAND] JUSTICE DEPARTMENT 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE FIRE IS A LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN SCOTLAND RESPONSIBILITY 32 DIRECTLY ELECTED MAINLAND AND ISLAND COUNCILS 2 UNITARY FIRE AUTHORITIES 6 FIRE BOARDS 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE LEGISLATION FULL COMPETENCE FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LEGISLATION SEWELL MOTION TO INCORPORATE DEVOLVED MATTERS DEVOLVED HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HOUSING, JUSTICE AND POLICE, AGRICULTURE FISHERIES AND FOOD, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM, SPORT AND HERITAGE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNAL TRANSPORT RESERVED UK SINGLE MARKET, ENERGY REGULATION, UK AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT, IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY, SOCIAL SECURITY, TAXATION AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY CONSTITUTION 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE SCOTLAND’S FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES CENTRAL SCOTLAND DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY FIFE GRAMPIAN HIGHLAND AND ISLANDS LOTHIAN AND BORDERS STRATHCLYDE TAYSIDE 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE POPULATION ‘000 CENTRAL SCOTLAND279 DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY 147 FIFE350 GRAMPIAN525 HIGHLAND AND ISLANDS276 LOTHIAN AND BORDERS 885 STRATHCLYDE 2209 TAYSIDE389 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE LAND MASS SQUARE KILOMETRES CENTRAL SCOTLAND2643 DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY 6426 FIFE1325 GRAMPIAN8736 HIGHLAND AND ISLANDS31187 LOTHIAN AND BORDERS 6456 STRATHCLYDE TAYSIDE MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE TOTAL UNIFORMED STAFF CENTRAL SCOTLAND445 DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY 353 FIFE523 GRAMPIAN872 HIGHLAND AND ISLANDS1730 LOTHIAN AND BORDERS 1103 STRATHCLYDE 3267 TAYSIDE739 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE THE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE LEGISLATION THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE OF THE FUTURE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SCOTLAND ACT 2003 PROPOSALS FOR LEGISLATION DEBATES AND COMMITTEEE REVIEW POLICY LAW SECTION 19 SPRINKLERS VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTIVE ACTION NEW DIMENSION INTEGRATED RISK MANAGEMENT PENSIONS PART TIME FIREFIGHTERS SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE TRADITIONALLY UK FIRE HAS HAD FOUNDATIONS SET IN  A ONE SERVICE CULTURE  THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT  FRAMED AROUND LEGAL ETHICAL AND ECONOMIC CONCERNS 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE THE MODERN FIRE CONTEXT  PART OF AN HOLISTIC PUBLIC SAFETY AGENDA  PRIMARY CONCERN IS LIFE RISK  COMMUNITY SAFETY FOCUSED  CONSTRUCTED AROUND GENUINE PARTNERSHIPS 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE THE FUTURE AIM IS FOR A MORE INTEGRATED HOLISTIC FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  INTERVENTION & PREVENTION  FIRE SAFETY CULTURE  COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE The Scottish Fire Service of the Future 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS DOCUMENT OVERVIEW Section 1The Drivers for Change Section 2The Vision Section 3Delivering the Vision - Prevention Section 4- Intervention Section 5- The Workforce Section 6- Performance Section 7Consultation

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE The Scottish Fire Service of the Future 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS DRIVERS FOR CHANGE A Public Service Framework that  is responsive to public needs  builds on good performance  recognises partnership working  open and accountable Best Value  protects the physical environment  challenges the culture and role

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE The Scottish Fire Service of the Future 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS DRIVERS FOR CHANGE  Community Fire Safety  Legislative Base  Shared Sense of Direction  Partnership  Modernising Agenda and Value for Money  Changes in the Built & National Environment

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE THE UK IRM PROCESS  BUILT BY THE FIRE SERVICE FOR THE  COMMUNIUTY  HOLISTIC CONCEPT WITH SERVICE OWNERSHIP  NATIONAL FRAMEWORK WITH LOCAL DELIVERY  PERFORMANCE NOT PRESCRIPTIVE STANDARDS  EMPIRICAL KNOWLEDGE SUBJECT TO INNOVATIVE CHALLENGE  OUTCOME FOCUS NOT INPUT BASED 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE INTERGATED RISK MANAGEMENT SUCCESS IS LESS  DEATHS  INJURIES  EMERGENCIES  LOSSES 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE RISK ASSESSMENT FEATURES  LOGICAL ASSESSMENTS  METHODICAL REVIEW  SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS  AUDITABLE DECISIONS  DEMONSTRABLE COMMUNICATION  ACCOUNTABLE ACHIEVMENTS 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE FIRE SERVICE IMPROVEMENT THIS MAY BE CHARACTERISED AS THE ACHIEVMENT OF THE IRM OBJECTIVES OF LESS DEATH INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSSES GAINED WITH ASSISTANCE FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE STRENGTHS LOCAL FLEXIBILITY COST EFFECTIVE OUTPUT MEASURED 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS WEAKNESSES DATA RICH EVIDENCE BASED FUNCTIONALLY COMPLEX OPPORTUNITIES NEW LEGAL FOUNDATION PRINCIPLES ACCEPTED PERFORMANCE ENHANCING THREATS TRANSITIONAL SPEED CONSISTENCY & COMPARABILITY COMMUNICATION ANALYSIS OF IRM

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE PARTNERSHIP CRITICAL BECAUSE MANY ORGANISATIONS  OWN PART OF THE SOLUTIONS  HOLD ELEMENTS OF ESSENTIAL DATA  SHARE EXISTING COSTS  INVEST THEIR OWN RESOURCES  HAVE A ROLE OR RESPONSIBILITY IN REDUCING RISK 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE NEW LEGISLATIVE ENVIRONMENT NON PRESCRIPTIVE OCCUPIER APPLIED APPROACH LINKED THROUGH RISK ASSESSED ENFORCEMENT TO ACHIEVE SAFETY USING MANAGED SOLUTIONS 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS BASED UPON  GOAL BASED ENFORCEMENT  GOAL BASED SELF REGULATION  CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY  FOUNDATION GUIDENCE 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE NATIONAL FRAMEWORK  National Priorities  Integrated Risk Management  Integrated Personal Development System  Best Value  Equality and Diversity  Health and Safety 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE FIRE SAFETY REFORM  Consolidation  Self Regulation  Reducing Business Burdens  New Powers for Fire Authorities 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE HUMAN RESOURCES  Rank to Role  Diversity and Progression  Pay and the National Joint Council  Modernise Discipline  Part-time Staff  Youth 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE ORGANISATION  Ministerial Advisory Group  Business and Practitioners Forums  Impact of Regional Boards in England  Collaboration and the Common Fire Service Agency  Fire Service College and the Inspectorate 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE FUNDING  Transitional Arrangements  Pensions  Distribution Methodology  Best Value 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOTTISH FIRE SERVICE CONCLUSIONS  FIRE DISPUTE  CULTURE  VALUES  PROCESS 5 MAY 2004 CFOA CONFERENCE WEXFORD © DENNIS DAVIS