Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Introduces New 'Call Challenge' Policy To Combat False Alarms

From 1 July 2023, the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service is adopting a new ‘Call Challenge’ policy, whereby it will stop attending automatic fire alarm (AFA) call-outs to commercial premises, such as factories, offices, shops, and leisure facilities unless a fire has been confirmed.
This policy step-change is to reduce unwanted false fire alarms.False fire alarm systems Fire alarm systems provide an early warning of fire and are one of the most effective ways to