Rescue Service Number Central Scotland 410 Dumfries and Galloway 335 Fife 500 Grampian 850 Highlands and Islands 1,696 Lothian and Borders 1,065 Strathclyde 3,072 Tayside 673 Scotland total 8,601 Following the introductionof integrated risk management plans (IRMP) in 2003 establishment figures are nolonger used as a basis for recruitment.