Our Area
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Our Service is the most northerly in the United Kingdom covering a geographical area of approximately 12,000 square miles, which is characterised by contrasts of landform, population and demography.
The joint Fire Board of Highland & Islands consists of four local area authorities:
- Highland
- Orkney Islands
- Shetland Islands
- Western Isles
Demographically all four are similar in that they can be characterised as having a population hub and a hinterland of scattered small communities.
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Each is geographically different but all share elements in common, rugged coastlines, hilly or even mountainous terrain and areas of difficult living conditions with widely scattered populations.
Locally based, multi-role professional managers based in 11 District Offices, listed in the left hand column, provide Community Risk Management, Operational and Training support to their designated stations and surrounding communities.
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