Last updated

16 February 2026

Life as a Board member

Find out more on how the Board improve the safety and wellbeing of people throughout Scotland.

Board members

Mhairi Wylie is the Chair of the Board. She is joined by Board Members Therese O’Donnell and Neil Mapes in this video to share their experiences as Board members. 

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You can also watch an interview with Mhairi Wylie about her experiences as a member of the board, she gave a great insight into the role. This includes navigating priorities, making time to learn new skills and applying them.​

Watch the interview with Mhairi Wylie on our YouTube channel.

Joining the Board

We are currently inviting applications for five new members to join the SFRS Board.

Board members work alongside the Service’s Strategic Leadership Team, providing independent oversight, constructive challenge, and additional insight to support effective governance and the delivery of optimal outcomes.

Additionally, we are hosting three engagement events designed to help prospective candidates understand the role, meet our team and explore how their experience aligns with what we’re looking for. These events will be held both online and in person.

  • Monday, 2 March - 5.30pm - 7pm
  • North Anderson Drive Fire Station, 21 North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen, AB15 6TP
  • Sign up via Eventbrite.

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SFRS Board

Find out the role of the board, future meetings, and read our current board papers.

Committee meetings

Find out more about our comittees, future meetings, and read the current meeting papers.