Shock figures have revealed the number of firefighters has plummeted to a new low. The all-staff total at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has been slashed to just 7,715 - a fall of nearly 15 per cent in a decade.
Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur said: “This is yet another public service being hollowed out by the SNP. “The recent droughts left Scotland extremely vulnerable to fires.
"People count on the fire service to be there when they need them, but with staffing at its lowest level for a decade, more SNP/ Green cuts would further expose the service and increase the risks. SFRS need to be properly resourced and equipped to tackle the challenges they face day-in, day-out.”
