
Our purpose

Ongoing inspection programmes

Service Delivery Area (SDA) Inspections
Our programme of SDA inspections allows us to provide assurance that the SFRS is delivering an efficient and effective service across the entire country.

Thematic Inspections
Our thematic inspections examine specific service-wide issues and generally aim to understand how the Service as a whole is managing the subject under review.

Other Focused Inspections
In addition to our planned programme of inspections, we occasionally carry out focused inspections. These may be prompted by a specific event or arise from a line of enquiry based on the professional judgement of the Chief Inspector. Inspections may also be conducted at the direction of Scottish Ministers.