Strategic Leadership Team
Based in Cambuslang, our Strategic Leadership Team is responsible for delivering the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on behalf of the Board.
Stuart Stevens, Chief Officer
Stuart has overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Service, ensuring effective delivery of all our duties.
Andrew Watt, Deputy Chief Officer
Andrew is responsible for the day to day running of the operational side of the organisation.
Liz Barnes, Director of People, Interim Deputy Chief Officer (Corporate Services)
Liz is interim Deputy Chief Officer, with responsibility for providing leadership and strategic direction across the corporate functions.
David Farries, Assistant Chief Officer, Director of Service Delivery
Assistant Chief Officer David Farries is the Director of Operational Delivery.
Craig McGoldrick, Assistant Chief Officer, Director of Training, Safety and Assurance
Craig has responsibility for ensuring that we can provide a safe and effective operational response to emergencies when they occur.
David Lockhart, Assistant Chief Officer, Director of Prevention, Protection and Preparedness
David is responsible for the identification of risk, the delivery of activities to prevent fires and incidents and for the protection of people within workplaces and public buildings.
Mark McAteer, Director of Strategic Planning, Performance and Communications
Mark leads our strategic planning, performance management, communication and engagement, and corporate business support team.
Sarah O'Donnell, Director of Finance and Contractual Services
Sarah leads on finance, procurement, asset management, and environment and carbon.
