Our team

Robert Scott was appointed as HM Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in April 2021. Robert joined the fire service in 1989 and served as an Assistant Chief Officer within the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service until his retirement in 2017. He formed part of a small team that helped lead the reform of the fire and rescue services in Scotland. This process led to the creation of the new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in 2013.

Brian joined HMFSI in 2003 after a career in the fire and rescue service.  He has been involved in fire safety work throughout his career.  With HMFSI this has included: the introduction of Integrated Risk Management Planning in Scotland, fire safety advisor to the Bill team that introduced the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, development of fire safety regulations, member of team representing interests of Scottish Ministers at the Rosepark FAI, authorising fire safety guidance, lead inspector for a number of thematic and local area inspections.

Graeme joined HMFSI in 2013 having previously been seconded to HMFSI from the Scottish Government’s Fire and Rescue Unit.  Where, over a ten year period, he had a leading role in fire service governance, fire safety and operational guidance matters.  Graeme has a background in the development and co-ordination of fire and water safety interventions, the production of sector fire safety guidance, reporting on the restructuring of fire control rooms in England, the consideration and development of national operational guidance, fire service structural reform and lead inspector of thematic and local area inspections.

John Joyce joined HMFSI in 2022 after a career in the Fire and Rescue Service in Scotland. John served as a strategic level manager in a wide range of posts and functions and as Operational Commander at a diverse range of complex incidents. He achieved excellent outcomes in Project Management roles within the SFRS and following his retirement, within NHS Scotland Assure.

David Young joined HMFSI in April 2023 after a 31-year career in the Fire and Rescue Service in Scotland. David served as a Strategic Manager in a wide range of posts and functions and as Operational Commander at a diverse range of complex incidents. He achieved excellent outcomes in Project Management, Emergency Planning and Business Continuity planning.

Martin joined HMFSI in March 2018 as a secondee from SFRS. On his retiral from SFRS he re-joined the team as the Inspection Support Manager. He has been involved in specialist technical rescue work throughout his career and was also the National Inter-Agency Liaison Officer lead for the East of Scotland. His Fire Service background includes Training, Service Delivery and Prevention and Protection.

Dorothy is Personal Assistant to the Chief Inspector and provides business management support to the inspection team. She is involved in the publication process for HMFSI reports and contributes to the scrutiny of draft inspection reports. She is also involved in ensuring the website is relevant and up to date.  Dorothy joined HMFSI in June 2003.

Lynn joined the Inspectorate in 2006. Her role includes inspection support and the support of the business and financial management of HMFSI. Alongside having an administrative role, Lynn’s remit includes coordinating press and media enquiries and is our team’s representative on the disability network.

Iain Cameron joined the Inspectorate as a secondee from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in July 2022 and brings with him twenty years’ experience through various roles within the Service.  He is currently working on the Operational Impact of Climate Change thematic inspection.  He has also assisted in the East SDA Inspection and has contributed to the development of our new website.

Gillian Buchanan joined the Inspectorate as a secondee from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in January 2023 from the Portfolio Office.  In her substantive role as Portfolio Manager she oversees the governance of all major change projects within the SFRS.

Gillian brings with her over 30 years experience in the public sector and is currently working on the Mental Health and Well-being thematic inspection as part of her role within HMFSI.