Robert Scott QFSM FIFireE

Robert Scott QFSM serves as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, a role he has held since 2021. The Chief Inspector is appointed by Order in Council and holds a Royal Warrant, allowing him to operate with complete independence from the fire service and from Government. The Inspectorate exists to provide assurance to Ministers, and the people of Scotland, that the fire and rescue service is operating efficiently and effectively, and to offer recommendations for improvement where appropriate. In his role, Robert also acts as Fire and Rescue Adviser to the Department of Health in Northern Ireland. Born and raised in Glasgow, Robert joined the fire service in 1989, beginning his career in some of the city’s busiest fire stations. Through dedication and steady progression, he rose to the senior role of Assistant Chief Officer in 2010. Robert was part of the small team tasked with the reform of the fire and rescue service in Scotland in 2013. This work led t