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  1. Terms of Reference - Audit and Risk Assurance Committee

    The overall purpose of the Committee is to provide independent assurance to the Board and the Accountable Officer on the adequacy and effectiveness of the policies, procedures and systems relating to internal controls, risk management and governance.

  2. Terms of Reference - Remuneration, Appointments and Nominations Sub-Committee

    The purpose of RANSC is to offer guidance, support and recommendations to the Board and Chief Officer, in relation to matters of remuneration, appointments, nominations and negotiations, reporting through the Chair of the People Committee.

  3. Terms of Reference - Integrated Governance Forum

    Purpose of the Forum is to provide Committee Chairs an opportunity to highlight any gaps and bring together key themes from the SFRS Committees, consider emerging risks and the changing nature of current risks, ensuring SFRS Board are kept fully informed

  4. Scheme of Delegations for SFRS (incorporating Matters Reserved to the Board)

    This Scheme of Delegations (‘the Scheme’) narrates the powers, duties and levels of decision-making authority, both reserved for the Board and delegated by the Board to certain SFRS employees.

  5. Code of Conduct for Board Members of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

    The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to set out the conduct expected of those who serve on the boards of public bodies in Scotland

  6. Risk Based Capital Investment Plan 2025

    This plan covers equipment, fleet and property assets and sets out a framework of risk decision criteria which recognises the vital role of decision-making in effective asset management.

  7. Service Delivery Committee, 20260224, Papers

    The papers for the Service Delivery Committee meeting on 24 February 2026.

  8. Audit and Risk Assurance Committee, 20251023, Minutes

    Approved minutes from the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee meeting held on 23 October 2025.

  9. Strategic Planning and Change Committee, 20260205, Papers

    The papers for the Strategic Planning and Change Committee meeting held on 5 February 2026.

  10. Policy for Preparing the Annual Governance Statement for the Accountable Officer

    This policy provides the relevant Directorate Management Teams detail of the process and requirements for preparing their Certificates of Assurance to support the Chief Officer's Annual Governance Statement.