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.
Ross Haggart, Chief Officer
Ross has overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Service, ensuring effective delivery of all our duties.
Stuart Stevens, Deputy Chief Officer
Stuart is responsible for the day to day running of the operational side of the organisation.
Liz Barnes, Director of People, Interim Deputy Chief Officer (Corporate Services)
Liz is interim Deputy Chief Officer, with responsibility for providing leadership and strategic direction across the corporate functions.
David Farries, Assistant Chief Officer, Director of Service Delivery
Assistant Chief Officer David Farries has responsibility for Service Delivery.
Andrew Watt, Assistant Chief Officer, Director of Training, Safety and Assurance
Assistant Chief Officer Andy Watt has responsibility for ensuring that we can provide a safe and effective operational response to emergencies when they occur.
David Lockhart, Assistant Chief Officer, Director of Service Development
Assistant Chief Officer David Lockhart has responsibility for developing the service to meet existing and future community needs.
Mark McAteer, Director of Strategic Planning, Performance and Communications
Mark leads our strategic planning, performance management, communication and engagement, and corporate business support team.
Sarah O'Donnell, Director of Finance and Contractual Services
Sarah leads on finance, procurement, asset management, and environment and carbon.
