Published Date: Jun 9th, 2023
Fife Councillors have called for answers following a meeting of Fife Council's People and Communities Scrutiny Committee on 8 June.
Representatives from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors about the proposed cuts which would mean the withdrawal of appliances from Methil, Glenrothes, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy.
Councillors have reiterated last week's call from Fife Council Leader David Ross to re-think the proposals and have asked the Scottish Fire and Rescue service to provide the information and risk assessments on which these proposals are based.
Committee Convener Eugene Clarke echoed the serious concerns voiced by the council's Cabinet Committee when they discussed the issue last week following the announcement by the SFRS.
He commented: "These proposals are causing real fears in our communities and we are again asking the Scottish Fire and Rescue service to withdraw these plans immediately in the interests of public safety."
Council Leader David Ross met representatives from SFRS and the Fire Brigade Union prior to the meeting. He added: "We need more information. I've expressed my concerns again about these proposals and will follow up with the SFRS in the coming weeks."