Scottish Government

Brian Fraser QFSMMIFireE
Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Authorities (Scotland)

ISBN 978 0 7559 7828 1 (Web only publication)

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Contents

Background

Terms of Reference

Inquiry Process

The process by which Grampian Fire & Rescue Service reached its decision not to install Firelink in Officers' Cars

The basis and strength of argument underpinning this decision
Functionality
Mobile Phone System
Firelink
Safety
Driver Safety
Incident Command
Risk Assessment
Business Case
Officers' Private Cars

The likely impact on Public and Employee safety within the Grampian area and any wider implications for Scotland's Resilience

Recommendations

Appendices (PDF format only)
1. List of people interviewed
2. Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Authorities ( CIFRA) Inquiry team
3. CMT Report - 16 December 2009
4. Firelink Code of Practice FL/06/04-004
5. Risk Assessment of Firelink TETRA Radios FL/07/07-001
6. E-mail requesting comment from GFRS Flexi Officers