Current status: Answered by Ash Denham on 12 August 2020
To ask the Scottish Government whether firefighters are required to wear PPE or face coverings while making home visits or visits to care homes, and what data it has on whether face coverings are being worn by firefighters during such visits.
Home fire safety visits are an operational matter for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). SFRS continue to follow all guidance as set out by Health Protection Scotland, which includes appropriate PPE and social distancing measures being in place for any visits they carry out.
SFRS will continue to review their processes where necessary as more information is made available and as our knowledge and understanding of Covid-19 continues to develop.