There has been a two vehicle accident on the unclassified road between the B9105 and the Delgaty road near to the entrance for Delgatie Castle.Four people are believed to be injured, one seriously.The Air Ambulance is in attendance at the scene along with ambulances, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire & Rescue.The Delgaty road is closed at the A947 and at … [Read more...]
Enjoy Fireworks Night responsibly
Enjoy Fireworks Night responsibly that is the message from Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.Over the past few years new legislation has come into force to help ensure the safe use of fireworks and police officers are keen to make the public aware of this legislation, allowing everyone to enjoy the night safely. To this end, Police Scotland is … [Read more...]
Farm fires in Aberdeenshire fall for second year
Farmers and crofters are being urged to take precautions to protect their property as the number of fires in rural areas reached its peak last year.Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), in conjunction with NFU Scotland, earlier this year launched the rural risk survey to encourage farmers and crofters to inform SFRS of what they have on their properties, and map out any … [Read more...]
Turriff fire crews help tackle blaze at Harley’s Macduff
Crews from Turriff Fire Station were amongst those called to tackle a fire at Harley's Macduff last night.Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called at 9:05pm on Sunday 4 September about a fire at the well known local bowling alley and soft play area.Over the course of the incident 9 pumps, an at height vehicle and an incident support vehicle and over 50 firefighters … [Read more...]
Aberdeen fire control room to close in November
The date for the closure of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service control room in Aberdeen has been set.Alasdair Hay, Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, visited Aberdeen control room yesterday (23 August) to inform staff that the control room would be closing on 8 November.From 8 November all calls to Scottish Fire that would normally be routed … [Read more...]
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service draft Strategic Plan
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are consulting on their Strategic Plan for 2016 - 2019.This draft plan is a critical milestone in the continued development of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and will ensure they remain fully committed to improving the safety and wellbeing of the communities they serve both now and in the future.The plan, which can be read below, … [Read more...]
ACE Winches donate £250 to Turriff Fire station
ACE Winches have made a donation of £250 to Turriff Fire Station. The presentation was made by Marketing Director Hayley Yule … [Read more...]
Stay safe this winter say Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is appealing to the public to stay safe this winter by taking the necessary steps to protect their families, homes, customers and communities.Winter weather results in an increase in activity for the Fire Service due to road traffic collisions on icy roads, flooding and fire. Winter weather also means people spend more time at home. … [Read more...]
Macduff fire leaves one dead
One person died and a number of others were treated for smoke inhalation at a fire in a block of flats in the Newtown Drive area of Macduff.Crews from Macduff, Banff, Portsoy, Abercherder and Turriff all attended the blaze along with Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service.It has been reported locally that the roof and the top floor of the building collapsed during … [Read more...]
Retained Firefighter recruitment starts
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new retained firefighters to help protect communities across Scotland. The latest phase of RDS (Retained Duty System) recruitment campaign opens this week and applicants have three weeks to express and interest in joining the service as a part-time firefighter.There are currently vacancies for retained firefighters at Turriff … [Read more...]
