Fort William Fire Station

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We recently hosted Banavie Primary School nursery for a visit to see our fire appliances and have some fun on their day trip to Fort William after book bugs 🚒 You’re very welcome and we look forward to seeing you again 😃

Simulated training scenarios prepare our crews for real-life incidents ensuring we’re ready to help our community when it matters most 🚒 Keep yourself safe in your home by reading @fire_scot top tips ⬇️ firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/

We carry smoke hoods on our fire appliances allowing crews to deploy these as a critical tool for casualty rescue enabling us to protect the wearer from harmful products in the air when moving them from “clean air” through smoke filled buildings to safety draeger.com/en_uk/Products…

🔥 TRAINING SCENARIO 🔥 Our crews successfully rescued a casualty utilising new smoke hood equipment after navigating through a smoke-filled building putting their BA skills to the test supported by other firefighters! Thermal imaging cameras help us to see through the smoke

Our highly skilled firefighters carry out a range of work which include promoting fire safety, responding to chemical incidents, road traffic collisions, building collapse, rescues from height and inland water, as well as responding to fires. #FireScotFuture

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service wants YOUR feedback to shape the future of @fire_scot Have your say and help shape the future today ➡️ firescotland.citizenspace.com/planning-and-p…

In the event of an e-bike or e-scooter lithium-ion battery fire do not attempt to extinguish the fire. GET OUT, STAY OUT, CALL 999. The fire can be ferocious, keep reigniting & be extremely difficult to extinguish. Stay safe with our key tips:: rb.gy/1lb8xi

In the event of an e-bike or e-scooter lithium-ion battery fire DO NOT attempt to extinguish the fire. 🏡Get out, stay out & call 999 The fire can be ferocious, keep reigniting & be extremely difficult to extinguish. Stay safe by following this guidance firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/e-bike…

If you regularly use emollients, it’s important not to sit or dry fabrics close to heaters and fireplaces. Fabrics even if washed will have flammable residue on them. Essential safety info: rb.gy/8fb78 Get the leaflet: rb.gy/exqviq #StayFireSafe

@RLSSUK #DrowningPreventionWeek research shows: 5 in 6 UK adults (86%) are unfamiliar with the Water Safety Code and it’s aims. Get the WATER SAFETY CODE here: rb.gy/qqe2j Key information needed to help keep people safe around water. #EnjoyWaterSafely @WaterSafetyScot

Drowning is a leading cause of child accidental death. 46% of drownings occur in the summer. This rises to 75% amongst 13–17 year olds. Keep your family safe with @RLSSUK summer safety tips ➡️ rlss.org.uk/pages/category… #EnjoyWaterSafely #DrowningPreventionWeek

I attended a challenging incident last night which was safely resolved using some innovative thinking! 🤔 Great multi agency response & collaboration from @FortStation @HMCoastguard @Scotambservice @scotambhelimed5 Well done all! 👏🏻

Even in high summer, all waters around Scotland are cold enough to induce cold water shock. Cold water can affect your ability to swim & self-rescue. 👉 watersafetyscotland.org.uk/advice-hub/act… @RLSSUK #enjoywatersafely #drowningpreventionweek

Water Safety Scotland is proud to support RLSS Drowning Prevention Week. Follow all information on the @RLSSUK website. 👉rlss.org.uk #DrowningPrevention

📸 Photos from Corpach Marina’s Open Day today 🚒 lots of blue lights and family fun 🤩 @PSOSHighland @HMCoastguard @RNLI @Scotambservice

🚤 Corpach Marina Open Day 2024 🚤 Thank you to everyone that said hello and watched our water rescue demos today 🚒 Be aware of risks of being in and around water, to reduce these risks be sure to check out the Water Safety Code firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/water… Emergencies ☎️ 999

Meet the crew this Saturday ⬇️

Not just training! It’s important that we test our operational equipment to prepare for when it matters most 🚒 Annual hose testing is the order of the day #oncall #preparedness #teamwork

🚒 🪜 🚑 Simulated rescue of a casualty likely suffering from suspension syncope was tonight’s focus alongside Fort William @Scotambservice colleagues Crews utilised safe working at height (SWAH) rescue techniques, casualty handling, teamwork, communication & incident command