Community Asset Register

Posted on February 23, 2018

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are developing a Community Asset Register (CAR) to enhance emergency response to incidents. The CAR will involve third sector organisations working alongside the emergency services to help ensure the best possible conclusion to an incident.

Those who live in rural or isolated areas, have specialist skills and have their own transport are encouraged to register to become a member of CAR.

There is a detailed process to become a member of CAR but there will be support and advice throughout from SFRS, who will take applicants through the process step-by-step and provide explanations as they proceed. It should be noted at this early stage that SFRS reserves the right to refuse an application to join the CAR.

To become a member, or for further information, contact SFRS by email: SFRS.CommunityAssetRegister@firescotland.gov.uk

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Scottish Parliament BSL Plan Consultation Event

The Scottish Parliament is holding a 2 day event for British Sign Language (BSL) users on the afternoon of Friday 18th May and the morning of Saturday 19th May at the Parliament, in order to help prepare and shape its BSL Plan. They want to take this opportunity to explain to BSL users what they are currently doing with the plan, and how they can get involved. A BSL video is available on the Scottish Parliament website.

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