Service delivery for Yorkhill and Knightswood

Our Integrated Risk Management Plan commits us to providing a service which adequately reflects the risks to the communities we serve. Over time, demographics and incident types change and we are continually reviewing our emergency cover arrangements.

With this in mind, the Board of Strathclyde Fire & Rescue recently approved plans to improve Service delivery in Glasgow.

Knightswood and Yorkhill Fire Stations both provide emergency cover to the North West of the City.  Currently, fire cover in the Knightswood area is provided by one appliance, whilst  Yorkhill is served by two, one Rescue Pump and one Aerial Rescue Platform.

Research suggests that the redeployment of one Rescue Pump from Yorkhill to Knightswood would provide a more effective approach to resource allocation within North West Glasgow and a better balance of service provision.

The move is now subject to a period of consultation with staff and external stakeholders throughout the duration of the 6-month pilot period.

Read our full report - Review of Service Provision in Yorkhill and Knightswood.

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