Stuart Pirrie Diphe

Stuart Pirrie is a seasoned fire service professional with extensive experience spanning several roles within the fire and rescue sector. Currently serving as a Fire Service Officer with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service since October 2020, Stuart works in the National Fire Resilience Scotland department and holds the position of Deputy Marine Lead. Prior to this, Stuart was with Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, serving from July 2014 to October 2020, where responsibilities included operational duties and running a consultancy business that provided training and assessment services. Previously, as a National Fire Service Instructor at the Fire Service College from May 2011 to July 2014, Stuart was instrumental in developing and delivering training programs for emergency service personnel. Early career roles included firefighter positions in both Merseyside and Nottinghamshire, focusing on community safety and operational effectiveness. Educational qualifications include two Diplomas of Higher Education from Coventry University in Hazardous Materials Operations and Fire Service Operations Instruction.