SNP Cuts Blamed as Fire Service 999 Response Times Slowest in Decade

SNP cuts blamed as fire service 999 response times slowest in decade

The Scottish Conservatives have pointed to ‘savage and sustained budget cuts’ by the Scottish Government

'Public safety in jeopardy' - Fire service 999 response times are worst in 10 years

The SNP has been blamed for “savage and sustained budget cuts” as fire service response times to 999 calls surge in Scotland.

Fire service 999 response times slowest in decade last year, figures show

Data obtained from the fire service showed that in 2024 the average time for an appliance to arrive at the scene following a 999 call was eight minutes and 20 seconds.