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Date ▼	Title	Summary
06/02/2012 10:32	Highlands and Islands Fire Tour	Burnt out Living Room tours Highlands as as locals warned to protect homes
26/01/2012 04:24	Firefighting modernised in the Highlands and Islands	Following consideration and a decision by the Fire Board, Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service has taken delivery of two new appliances, the first of a design that will become standard issue to many stations which provide emergency cover in rural areas.
18/01/2012 02:49	Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill	Publication Bill 17 November 2012
09/01/2012 11:34	Chimney Fire Safety	Make sure your chimney is clean and safe for use.
14/12/2011 11:00	Remember to Follow our 12 Days of Christmas	We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy festive period.
14/12/2011 10:50	Current Tender	Tender for Cleaning Services
14/12/2011 10:46	Quarterly Performance Reports	Reports for Quarter 2: 1 July to 30 September 2011 available to view
09/12/2011 03:03	HIFRS Special Newsletter	Update from Chief Fire Officer
09/12/2011 02:41	ACPOS Launches 2011 Festive Drink Drug Driving Campaign	The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS), law enforcement partners and the Scottish Government are joining forces to get the clear message across that if you drive after drinking too much or taking drugs, you will face the consequences.
09/12/2011 11:44	Christmas Safety Advice for Businesses	Christmas is a busy time for businesses in the Highlands & Islands - and for Fire & Rescue Services.
08/12/2011 10:39	Severe Weather	Update
08/12/2011 05:07	Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service	Service Improvement
08/12/2011 05:01	Police issue travel advice for Western Highlands	Northern Constabulary has declared a major incident in the Lochaber area due to a number of weather related issues. Travel in this area is inadvisable in the current conditions.
08/12/2011 09:40	Severe Weather	Multi-agency partners across the Highlands and Islands are preparing for the impact of a band of severe weather which has been forecast
01/12/2011 04:53	Celebrate Christmas and New Year Safely	We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy festive period.
29/11/2011 02:00	Industrial Action	Wednesday 30th November 2011
11/11/2011 02:59	Winter Road Safety	Visit our advice page on Winter Road Safety
02/11/2011 11:38	Be Safe this Weekend	Enjoy Bonfire Night. Have fun and be safe - follow our guide on bonfire and firework safety.
28/10/2011 11:37	Get Ready for Winter	Are you prepared for winter?
27/10/2011 11:29	Are you handiprepared?	Multi-agency group officially launches social media presence to keep the public warned and informed during a major incident
25/10/2011 04:44	Be Prepared for Winter	Follow Scottish Water's Winter Code
14/10/2011 03:08	Haunted House VI - Thurso Station	Visit the Haunted House in Thurso on 28 and 29 October 2011.
13/10/2011 10:21	A Single Fire & Rescue Service for Scotland	The Scottish Government intends to bring forward legislation to create a single Scottish Police Service and a single Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
07/10/2011 02:50	Don't Let Bonfire Night Rocket Out of Control	Please follow our guide to keeping safe on bonfire and fireworks night.
03/10/2011 02:04	Website Maintenance	Planned maintenance to HIFRS website on Tuesday 4th October.
03/10/2011 08:35	New Training Facility & Stations on Shetland Isles Opened	Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service’s (HIFRS) Chief Fire Officer Trevor Johnson, visited the Shetland Isles on Saturday (1st October) as opening ceremonies took place to recognise new Stations at Scalloway and Sandwick and a new Fire Training Facility in Sumburgh. Highland and Islands Fire Board Convener, Richard Durham was in attendance to perform the official openings.
09/09/2011 03:10	Public Performance Report	Our Public Performance Report for 2010-11 is now available for you to view or download.
07/09/2011 04:00	Statement from Chief Fire Officer on Fire Reform	Following today’s announcement of a Single Fire Service for Scotland, by the First Minister, Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service’s (HIFRS) Chief Fire Officer, Trevor Johnson, said “Whilst the Government’s announcement of a single Fire and Rescue Service for Scotland was not the preferred option of the Chief Fire Officers’ Association (Scotland), I believe that that we must now look forward, with all stakeholders working together in a positive manner to deliver the Government’s preferred option.
26/08/2011 04:44	Automatic Fire Alarm Attendence	A new Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) Attendance Policy will be introduced later this year.
22/08/2011 11:00	HIFRS Support Autism Alert Card Launch	A new initiative launches in the Highlands today (22nd August) to help address the unique challenges faced by people with autism who are victims of crime and accidents.
27/07/2011 08:57	Chimney Fire Safety Week	Monday 25 to Sunday 30 July 2011
26/07/2011 02:31	Financial Information	Information on expenditure for 2010/11 now available.
20/07/2011 09:26	Website Maintenance	Website Maintenance scheduled for 1730 hours on Wednesday 20 July 2011.
18/07/2011 04:45	CFOA National Road Safety Day	Friday 22nd July 2011
08/07/2011 12:00	Visit from Roseanna Cunningham MSP	Roseanna Cunningham, the recently appointed Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs, visited Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service on 7th July.
27/06/2011 09:46	Service Awards Ceremony 2011	Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service personnel celebrated a night of triumph on Friday 24th June at our ‘Service Awards Ceremony 2011’.
24/06/2011 10:26	Website Maintenance	Planned maintenance to HIFRS website on Wedesday 6th July.
20/06/2011 02:06	Website Maintenance	Planned maintenance to HIFRS website on Thursday 30th June.
16/06/2011 08:59	Tarbert Royal Visit	On the 2nd June 2011, their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visited the Isle of Harris to carry out a number of engagements.
03/06/2011 11:35	Website Maintenance	Planned maintenance to HIFRS website on 6th June.
27/05/2011 10:26	Service Improvement Plan	Three year Service Improvement Plan 2011/12 - 2013/14
17/05/2011 06:23	Wildfires in Highlands & Islands	Counting the Cost
05/05/2011 12:40	Principal Officer Arrangements	New Principal Officer Arrangements effective from 5th May
05/05/2011 10:00	Wildfires in Highlands & Islands	Update on Wildfire Incidents - 5th May 2011 at 1000hrs
04/05/2011 07:00	Wildfires in Highlands & Islands	Update on Wildfire Incidents - 4th May 2011 at 1700hrs
04/05/2011 01:00	Wildfires in Highlands & Islands	Update on Wildfire Incidents - 4th May 2011 at 1300hrs
04/05/2011 09:56	Wildfires in Highlands & Islands	Update on Wildfire Incidents - 4th May 2011 at 0900hrs
04/05/2011 09:37	Website Maintenance	Planned maintenance to HIFRS website on 11th May.
03/05/2011 05:14	Wildfires in Highlands & Islands	Update on Incidents at Iverkirkaig and Shiel Bridge - 3rd May 2011 at 1500hrs
03/05/2011 12:00	Wildfires in Highlands & Islands	Update on Incidents at Torridon, Iverkirkaig and Shiel Bridge
13/04/2011 03:49	Procurement of Scrap Vehicles	In accordance with the Service’s Contract Standing Orders, Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service has commenced a procurement process for the provision of scrap vehicles, to be used for training purposes.
30/03/2011 11:16	Invergordon Facilities Tour and Demonstration	Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service host facilities tour and demonstration event
14/02/2011 04:11	Consultation on the Future of the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service	Scottish Government have launched a consultation seeking views on the future of the Fire & Rescue Service in Scotland.
14/02/2011 02:54	Rousay Fire Station Opening	Rousay Fire Station was officially opened on Saturday 12th February 2011 by Mr William Kemp, the former Sub Officer.
04/02/2011 04:51	Service Improvement Plan for 2011/12 - 2013/14: Consultation	Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service would like your views and comments.
02/02/2011 05:20	Scottish Extrication Challenge 2011	Application forms available to download.
28/01/2011 02:25	Chief Fire Officer Commendations Awarded	Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service personnel were awarded the Chief’s Commendation at the meeting of the Highland and Islands Fire Board on Friday 28th January.
25/01/2011 02:23	Fire Behaviour Units	The Highland and Islands Fire Board has recently invested in new training facilities at Invergordon, and in partnership with Highlands and Islands Airports, at Sumburgh Airport, on the Shetland Isles.
13/01/2011 05:28	Scottish Extrication Challenge	Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service to host the 2011 Scottish Challenge
22/12/2010 09:53	Celebrate Christmas and New Year Safely	We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.
22/12/2010 09:28	Emergency Services are calling on people to look out for their neighbours	Emergency Services in the Highlands and Islands are calling on neighbours to look out for each other during the severe weather we are currently experiencing.
21/12/2010 09:33	Winter Safety	Some winter safety advice to ensure your safety and prevent damage to your home.
07/12/2010 09:34	Celebrate Christmas and New Year Safely	We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.
02/12/2010 06:28	Road Safety Framework	View the Chief Fire Officers Association (Scotland) Road Safety Framework for 2010 - 2013
29/11/2010 10:13	Quarterly Performance Reports	Reports for Quarter 2: 1 July - 30 September 2010 now available
18/11/2010 02:33	Get Ready for Winter	How prepared for winter weather are you?
15/11/2010 09:50	Email Function now Restored	Email function was restored on Saturday evening.
12/11/2010 04:29	Email Server Problem	Failure of Server has caused problems for receipt and sending of emails.
02/11/2010 05:28	Police and Fire Service Encourage Appropriate Use of 999 Ahead of Bonfire Night	As members of the public get ready for Bonfire Night in the Highlands and Islands this Friday, Police and Fire Service are encouraging members of the public to think before dialling '999'
02/11/2010 02:50	Have a Safe 5th November	Bonfire Night celebrations can be a great success, but for some the event can end in injury, fire, or even worse.
28/10/2010 03:28	The Devil's Workshop - Thurso	There will be ghoulish goings on at The Devil's Workshop in Thurso on 29 and 30 October 2010.
27/10/2010 11:13	Were you a Retained Firefighter with HIFRS between 2000 and 2008?	You may be entitled to an additional payment in relation to holiday pay.
11/10/2010 02:38	Baltasound Fire Station	The UK’s most northerly Fire Station was officially opened on Saturday 9th October.
11/10/2010 01:07	Lochboisdale Station	Official Opening on 8th September.
10/09/2010 05:09	New Performance Reports	Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service introduce Quarterly Performance Reports
10/08/2010 05:07	Hoax Calls Puppet DVD	Fire Awareness DVD used to raise awarness of consequences of making hoax calls
03/08/2010 01:38	New Community Safety Partnership	Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service enter into a partnership with Cairn Housing.
12/07/2010 02:24	Commitment to Excellence Awards 2010 - Winners	The winners of the 2010 Commitment to Excellence Awards were announced on Friday 9th July at the Town House, Inverness.
07/07/2010 04:33	Highland Trading Standards Warn of 'Free Alarm' Offers	Highland Council Trading Standards are warning all residents to be on their guard when answering ‘cold-call’ telephone sales calls offering a "free home fire and security survey"
01/07/2010 11:22	Wildfire at Fearn, Ross-shire	A call was received by Fire Control at 1120 on 30th June 2010 to a wildfire at Fearn, Ross-shire.
01/07/2010 11:17	Fire Safety Outdoors	HIFRS give fire safety tips in relation to Barbecues, Camp fires, Tents and Caravans.
23/06/2010 05:10	Efficiency Savings	Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service invite efficiency saving ideas.
10/06/2010 05:33	Be Safe at RockNess	Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service would like everyone to be aware of the dangers of fire and alcohol.
20/05/2010 02:43	Fire in Spean Bridge	Flat Fire in Achnacarry, Spean Bridge
14/05/2010 11:30	Carbon Reduction Programme	Every Fire Service in Scotland commits to Carbon Reduction Programme
12/05/2010 12:50	Wildfires - Your Safety Leaflet	Information leaflet providing health and safety advice in the event of a wildfire.
06/05/2010 04:34	Deputy and Assistant Chief Fire Officers Appointed	Highland and Islands Fire Board confirm the appointment of Deputy and Assistant Chief Fire Officers
20/04/2010 10:17	Muir & Heath Burning	The recent dry spell has seen a large number of land owners initiate controlled burning on muirs and heaths.
05/03/2010 09:20	Thurso Station's House of Horrors	Thurso’s own haunted house of horrors proved to be an outstanding success with a record number of people visiting the new venue.
29/01/2010 04:56	Chief Fire Officer	Message from David Wynne, Chief Fire Officer
16/12/2009 09:53	Preventing Chimney Fires	Clean chimneys are Safer Chimneys
27/11/2009 04:59	Interim Chief Fire Officer for Highlands and Islands Appointed	The Highland and Islands Fire Board has announced the appointment of an interim chief fire officer to serve for one year while the Board continues its quest for a permanent chief fire officer.
27/11/2009 11:47	Fire & Rescue Service Chaplains' Conference 2009	Our new Chaplain, John de la Haye, reports on his attendance at the Chaplains' Conference.
26/10/2009 04:31	Public Performance Report	Our Public Performance Report for 2008-09 is now available for you to view or download.
07/10/2009 03:27	New Chaplain for Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service	The Rev. John de la Haye is the new Chaplain for the Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service.
06/10/2009 01:22	Partnership agreement aims to save Highland lives	A partnership agreement signed on 29th September 2009 by representatives of the Service and The Highland Council’s Housing and Property Service aims to save the lives of homeless people in the Highlands.
02/10/2009 04:54	IRMP Risk Review of the Service Area	As part of the Integrated Risk Management Planning (IRMP) process for the Service, the Fire Board continually considers the most appropriate allocation of resources to match identified risk.
18/09/2009 02:14	Thurso Fire Station Charity Car Wash - 19 September 2009	Thurso Fire Station are holding a Charity Car Wash on 19 September 2009.
10/09/2009 05:14	Fire Service Youth Course - Graduation Ceremony	Young people from Inverness Royal Academy have been finding out just what it’s like to be a member of the Fire Service.
07/08/2009 04:41	Possible Calendar Scam	We have been advised of a possible scam relating to advertising for calendars.
30/07/2009 06:10	Deaf Services Partnership	On Wednesday 10 June, Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Services entered a community safety partnership with Deaf Searvices within the Highland Area.
05/06/2009 03:58	New Look Website	Our website has been developed to provide you with information in a clear, concise and consistent format.
12/05/2009 02:55	Charity Presentation Night	Thurso Station are very proactive at raising funds for charity.
11/05/2009 03:11	Service Plan 2009/10 - 2011/12	Our three year Service Plan is now available for you to view.
31/03/2009 02:55	Home Fire Safety Checks	Over the last three years, our personnel have carried out over 10,000 FREE Home Fire Safety Checks.

Recruitment Type	Closing Date	Location	Job Title	Documents
WholeTime	09/02/2012	Caithness/Thurso	Station Manager Thurso (flexi duty)

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30/01/2012 18:55

Chimney fire - no damage. Extinguished using hearth kit.

Thurso

29/01/2012 19:55

Chimney fire, no damage. Crews used heatrh kit and a thermal imaging camera to carry out an inspection.

Thurso

27/01/2012 23:48

Flooding in property due to burst water main. Fire crews used spill kit and small gear to remove water from property.

Thurso

27/01/2012 08:37

Fire in flue of car spray paint booth, slight damage confined to inside of the flue. Crews used one hosereel jet and two breathing apparatus sets to extinguish.

Thurso

21/01/2012 09:15

Diesel tank in two storey croft house destroyed and severe damage to rest of property's electrics. Crews used one foam branch to extinguishe the diesel tank and isolated power and inspected the rest of the property.

Thurso
Bettyhill
Tongue

19/01/2012 08:41

One vehicle road traffic collision - all persons released prior to crews arrival. Services not required.

Thurso
Wick

16/01/2012 19:16

Detached bungalow, 40% of roof destroyed by fire and remainder destroyed by smoke. Remainder of property 100% smoke and water damage. Fire crews used two hosereel jets and four breathing apparatus to extinguish fire.

Bettyhill
Thurso

06/01/2012 19:14

1 vehicle road traffic collision. Crews disconnected battery, made scene safe and cleared roadway.

Thurso

05/01/2012 05:09

Fire in dwelling house. Approximately half a metre of kitchen worktop destroyed by fire and 4 square metres of plasterboard smoke damaged. Extinguished prior to fire service arrival, inspection carried out.

Thurso

26/12/2011 16:14

Small amount of rubbish on fire - extinguished using one hose reel jet.

Thurso