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Monday, 21 July 2008 |
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the provisions of Section 101 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and Section 5 of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 1985 as follows:-
1. INSPECTION OF ACCOUNTS
Copies of the Unaudited Abstract of Accounts for the financial year ended 31 March, 2008 duly made up, balanced and signed, will be deposited at each of the undernoted offices:
FALKIRK Municipal Buildings, FK1 5RS
STIRLING Viewforth, FK8 2ET
ALLOA Greenfield, FK10 2AD
MADDISTON Fire Board Headquarters, FK2 0LG
In addition, a copy will be placed on the Fire Board's website: www.centralscotlandfire.gov.uk .
2. RIGHT TO INSPECT ACCOUNTS
Any person interested may inspect the Accounts to be audited and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts relating thereto and make copies of all or any part of the Accounts and those other documents.
The Unaudited Abstract of Accounts will be open for inspection at the above Offices on any weekday from Monday 21 July 2008 to Friday 8 August 2008 inclusive between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Any person interested may take a copy of the Abstract of Accounts without charge. Any persons wishing to inspect the other documents specified above should make enquiry at the Municipal Buildings, Falkirk, Office of the Treasurer.
Any person who is unable to attend at the time and places aforementioned, should make written application to the Treasurer, Municipal Buildings, Falkirk, FK1 5RS and alternative arrangements may be made.
3. RIGHT TO OBJECT TO ACCOUNTS
Any person interested may object to the Accounts or to any part of the accounts by:-
(a) sending the objection, in writing, together with a statement of the grounds thereof to Lynn Bradley, Director of Audit Services, Audit Scotland, Osborne House, 1/5 Osborne Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HG and to the Controller of Audit, Accounts Commission, 110 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4LH not later than Monday 11 August 2008.
(b) sending copies of that objection and statement to the Clerk to Central Scotland Joint Fire & Rescue Board, Municipal Buildings, Falkirk, FK1 5RS and to the Chief Fire Officer, Fire Board Headquarters, Maddiston, FK2 0LG.
4. OBJECTION PROCEDURE
Where any person objects to the Accounts, the Auditor shall, if so requested by that person, afford to that person, the opportunity of appearing before and being heard by the Auditor with respect to that objection, and any such person may so appear and be heard either personally or by a representative.
The auditor appointed is Bruce Crosbie FCCA, Senior Audit Manager, Audit Scotland, Osborne House, 1/5 Osborne Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HG.
R GLACKIN
CLERK TO THE BOARD
Municipal Buildings
FALKIRK, FK1 5RS
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Thursday, 10 July 2008 |
 Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with our local radio station Central FM and Diageo to produce a summer fire safety radio campaign.
`Act Safe Keep Safe` that's what Central Scotland Fire and rescue Service want you to do when it comes to fire safety.
Fitting a smoke detector is a simple and cost effective way of making yourself and your family safer by giving vital warning in the event of fire. Having a free home fire safety check which may prevent a fire from starting in the first place is even better.
Too much alcohol can seriously impair you reactions in the event of fire and reduce your chances of escaping safely.
The three Cs, Cooking, Candles and Cigarettes, have been identified as the most common sources of ignition in house fires in Scotland. This campaign seeks to encourage people make sure that candles are out, ash trays safely cleared and the cooker switched off before they go to bed.
The summer campaign will proved continous radio advertising covering all aspects of fire safety. Central FM Station presenters will be following the work of the service in reducing fires through community safety.
Kenny Taylor, Director of Service Delivery at Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service, said "Sadly, in almost half of all fire deaths the misuse of alcohol has been a factor. I would appeal to people never to drink so much that you cannot look after yourself and your family. A working smoke alarm provides warning of fire in the early stages, which can give vital time to escape. Similarly, please do not cook when you come home from a night out as this often results in the most serious incidents of fire."
A Diageo spokesperson said "We are delighted to be involved in this campaign and hope that people continue to adopt a responsible attitude towards fire safety"
Ann Marie Miller, station manager of Central FM, said "Central FM plays an important part in this campaign as we deliver the message to the people of the Forth Valley. We look forward to working with Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service in delivering this vital safety information and would like to thank our sponsors, Diageo who have made this possible".
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Friday, 06 June 2008 |
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 After an assessment and interview process Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service Joint Board has approved the appointment of Kenneth Taylor as Director of Service Delivery.
Kenny Joined Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service in May 1983 posted first to Bo`ness and then to Alloa fire stations. Within ten years of joining the service he had been promoted Station Officer within the staff department at the Service Headquarters. After some time as Station Commander covering both Falkirk and Boness fire stations he returned to headquarters where he is presently employed as Head of Operations
Kenny is married with a daughter at university and a son at high school, he lives in the Alloa area.
Chief Fire Officer Steven Torrie says "I am delighted to welcome Kenny to the post of Director of Service Delivery, he has made a considerable contribution to Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service over his 25 years of service and I look forward to his contribution as our new Director.
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Saturday, 10 May 2008 |
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About 2.10am, Saturday 10th May, 2008 a small fire was reported at Ineos Refinery, Grangemouth, resulting in well practiced response procedures being implemented.
Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service attended at the refinery, although the fire was quickly extinguished by Ineos' own fire personnel and firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Service were not actually deployed.
Nobody was injured as a result of this incident and at no time was the community at risk.
The fire will have no impact upon fuel supplies whatsoever.
Central Scotland Strategic Co-ordinating Group continue to monitor the ongoing start up procedures at the refinery in conjunction with colleagues within the Health and Safety Executive, SEPA and Health Protection (Scotland) and the Scottish Government. "
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CSFRS have a Press Officer to liaise with media organisations on a day-to-day basis. This can include giving statements and images to media organisations to highlight a particular campaign being run by the organisation or giving details on a particular incident of public interest.