Highlands & Islands Fire and Rescue Service

Retained Station
This station is normally staffed by up to 12 personnel working on a retained duty system. It is provided with a fire appliance which is equipped to deal with all types of emergency including structural fires and road traffic collisions. All of the staff are trained in responding to these incidents.

As part of their work, staff are also heavily involved in community fire safety activities, which includes carrying out Home Fire Safety checks.

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Date ▼	Title	Summary
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	Press Release - 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’, if they agree to a home visit by sales staff. This warnings follows on from previous press releases by Trading Standards as a result of firms contining to target elderly and vulnerable consumers in the Highland area. Consumers are advised, to shop around for a home/fire safety alarm system, locally, before agreeing to a home visit.
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
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Date & Time of Call	Summary	Station(s) Attending
12/05/2010 20:39	Chimney fire, no damage. Extinguished using chimney gear.	Applecross
03/03/2010 09:19	Crews called to fire in local Inn. 5% damage to roof and joists with roof area. Extinguished using two breathing apparatus sets, one hosereel jet, thermal imaging camera and cutting away.	Applecross Lochcarron Kyle Of Lochalsh Torridon Inverness Station
09/11/2009 15:24	Chimney fire, no damage. Crews extinguished using a ladder and stirrup pump.	Applecross
15/08/2009 23:23	Wooden bothy-approx 12m by 12m -destroyed by fire. Extinguished using 1 jet and 1 hose reel jet	Applecross Kyle Of Lochalsh Lochcarron
18/04/2009 19:59	Approximately 25-30 acres of grass on fire. Extinguished using one hosereel jet and beaters.	Applecross Lochcarron
14/11/2008 08:46	Special Service - boat taking in water alongside. Crews used light portable pump to pump out water. Pumping time 23 minutes.	Applecross

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