SFRS Service Delivery Review (SDR) Consultation - Hawick / Galashiels - Scottish Fire and Rescue Services

Hawick / Galashiels

This option is to consider the introduction of a new duty system for the first appliance at Hawick, which is currently crewed by wholetime firefighters. This would see that appliance crewed by wholetime firefighters during day shift hours from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. They will be supported by on call firefighters out with those times. The second appliance will continue to be crewed by on call firefighters; AND

The introduction of a nucleus crew of wholetime firefighters at Galashiels. They can be tactically deployed across the area during day-shift hours when on call availability is most challenging. This would supplement the existing two appliances, one crewed by wholetime firefighters and the other crewed by on call firefighters.

1. Prior to this consultation, how much did you know about this proposed change?

A lot A fair amount A little Nothing at all

2. Do you support or oppose this proposed change?

Support Oppose Don’t know

Please tell us why you selected this answer?

3. What local circumstances do you think should be considered alongside this proposed change?

4. Are there any other issues you think SFRS should consider in looking at this option?

5. Are there any alternative options you think SFRS should consider in Hawick and Galashiels?