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26 Jan: Inverness Station / Inverness Retained

Crews called to a chemical incident at an industrial premises. Crews dealt with an ammonia leakage using gas tight suits to inspect inside the building, and further suits used for decontamination. [more]

26 Jan: Portree / Uig

Crews called to assist with a horse which had collapsed in stables. Crews used turfor, slings and hoses to raise animal to it's feet. [more]

25 Jan: Shawbost

A chimney fire, the chimney pot was damaged. The fire was extinguished using one hosereel jet, chimney rods and a stirrup pump. [more]


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26/01/2012 - Firefighting modernised in the Highlands and Islands - Following consideration and a decision by the Fire Board, Highlands  [more]
18/01/2012 - Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill - Publication Bill 17 November 2012  [more]
09/01/2012 - Chimney Fire Safety - Make sure your chimney is clean and safe for use.  [more]

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