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.

Chief Officer Ross Haggart in full uniforn standing in front of a grey SFRS crest

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 in uniform in front of a grey SFRS crest

Stuart Stevens, Deputy Chief Officer

Stuart is responsible for the day to day running of the operational side of the organisation.

Liz Barnes in a black top standing in front of a grey SFRS crest

Liz Barnes, Director of People, Interim Deputy Chief Officer (Corporate Services)

Liz is responsible for the People directorate. She is also interim 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 has responsibility for Service Delivery.

Andy Watt in black SFRS uniform standing in front of a grey SFRS crest

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 in black SFRS uniform standing in front of a grey SFRS crest

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 smiling in a grey suit standing front of a grey SFRS crest

Mark McAteer, Director of Strategic Planning, Performance and Communications

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

Iain Morris in a suit in front of a grey SFRS crest

Iain Morris, Acting Director of Asset Management

Iain has responsibility for the management of our assets - this include property, fleet and equipment. This also includes research and development, sustainability and environmental responsibilities.

John Thomson in a suit in front of a grey SFRS crest

John Thomson, Acting Director of Finance and Procurement

John is responsible for the effective financial management and governance of our financial resources. Also, the procuring of goods and services in line with public sector procurement regulations.