SFRS Service Delivery Review (SDR) Consultation

Closes 16 Sep 2025

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Dunfermline / Lochgelly / Methil / Glenrothes

Option 1

This option is to consider the replacement of the third appliance at Dunfermline which is a combined aerial rescue pump (CARP) with a dedicated high reach appliance (HRA). The third appliance CARP was temporarily withdrawn and replaced with a high reach appliance in September 2023; AND

The reduction of the number of wholetime appliances based at Lochgelly from two to one; AND

The reduction of the number of wholetime appliances based at Methil from two to one. The second appliance was temporarily withdrawn in September 2023; AND

The reinstatement of the second appliance that was temporarily removed in September 2023 at Glenrothes.

Option 2

This option is to consider the replacement of the third appliance at Dunfermline which is a combined aerial rescue pump (CARP) with a dedicated high reach appliance (HRA). The third appliance (CARP) was temporarily withdrawn and replaced with a high reach appliance in September 2023; AND

The reduction of the number of wholetime appliances based at Lochgelly from two to one; AND

The reduction of the number of wholetime appliances based at Glenrothes from two to one. The second appliance was temporarily withdrawn in September 2023; AND

The reinstatement of the second appliance that was temporarily removed in September 2023 at Methil. 

1. Prior to this consultation, how much did you know about these proposed changes?
2. Considering these two options, do you prefer Option 1, Option 2 or neither of these options?
3. What local circumstances do you think should be considered alongside these proposed changes?
4. Are there any other issues you think SFRS should consider in looking at these options?
5. Are there any alternative options you think SFRS should consider in Dunfermline, Lochgelly, Methil and Glenrothes?