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.

Sarah O'Donnell standing in front of a crest SFRS crest

Sarah O'Donnell, Deputy Chief Officer (Corporate Services)

Sarah is Deputy Chief Officer, with responsibility for providing leadership and strategic direction across the corporate functions.

David Farries in uniform in front of a grey SFRS crest

David Farries, Assistant Chief Officer, Director of Service Delivery

Assistant Chief Officer David Farries is the Director of Operational Delivery.

CRAIG MCGOLDRICK

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.

Jon Henderson, Assistant Chief Officer, Director of Prevention, Protection and Preparedness

Jon 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 Governance, Strategy and Change

Leading our strategic planning, performance management, communication and engagement, and corporate business support team.

James Wallace, Director of Finance, Digital and Infrastructure

Leading on finance, procurement, asset management, and environment and carbon.

Penny McIntyre, Director of People, Communications and Engagement

Responsible for the People directorate and Communications and Engagement.