 Except for the period when the National Fire Service existed, matters concerning fire fighting fell within the remit of the Scottish Office (later the Scottish Executive, now the Scottish Government).In Scotland Her Majesty's Fire Service Inspectorate for Scotland (commonly known by the shortened and nationally unqualified form "HMFSI") exists to inspect all fire Services in Scotland to ascertain how they are discharging their functions under relevant legislation .It functions as an autonomous body under the charge of the Justice Ministry of the Scottish Government

With effect from 1 April 2013 is a single Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (in place of the eight former regional services).