His Majesty's Fire Service Inspectorate (HMFSI) in Scotland operates as a body within, but independent of, the Scottish Government.
The inspectorate exists to provide independent, risk based, and proportionate professional inspection of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
It also provides independent, professional advice to Scottish government ministers and has functions in relation to non-domestic fire safety.
HMFSI in Scotland operates under the leadership of HM chief inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
He formed part of a small team that helped lead the reform of the fire and rescue services in Scotland.