Kyle Of Lochalsh Fire Station

Although the vast majority of Scotland is experiencing freezing, snow covered conditions, the North-West have had an exceptionally dry start to 2021, please bare this in mind and avoid careless fire starting over the weekend.

Group Commander Fraser Nixon retires from SFRS, Brilliant boss and sad to see him go. Enjoy a long, happy and healthy retirement Fraser

Do not dispose of BBQ's until they are cold! Thankfully the West Coast weather 🌦️prevented the 1st image of causing significant damage to surrounding forest. Both careless actions within days of each other, enjoy the outdoor's but follow the guidance attached!

"Make the call" is the latest campaign by @fire_scot at preventing fires from occurring within the home, particularly aimed at those who may be at greater risk. If someone meets the criteria of high risk, call for a free Home fire Safety visit.

We welcomed rain today🌦️Each Station in our District played their part, working tirelessly to prevent wildfire endangering property and limit the damage to forestry. Thanks to all other station's that attended. @BroadfordFire @Portreefire @CromartyC @Balintore_Fire @broon999

After 37 years, Watch Commander Donnie Maclean retires from Kyle Fire Station. We thank him for his years off long service and dedication to our community, he will be missed by all at the station. We wish you a long, happy and healthy retirement Donnie

A massive THANK YOU 👍 to land/croft owners in Skye, Lochaber and Wester Ross who have adhered to advice this year regarding land burning and prevented scenes like these below. Your assistance in helping prevent/reduce large scale incidents at this time is truly appreciated 😁

Wester Ross Wildfire Awareness week, Gavin @NTS Martin @fire_scot @bigmartyboy delivering presentation to Kyle primary. The week culminates with a conference 'Preventing Wildfires, learning from experience' organised by @HiEnvironment and @WesterRossBios in Kinlochewe this Friday

Mike Henderson retired from Kyle Fire Station after 33 Years service. Thanks to GC Fraser Nixon who attended to present Mike with his retirement gift and certificate. A great loss Operationally, we will also miss his enthusiasm at various Community events! All the Best Mike.

Hosted the Highland West District Meeting today, discussion focusing on the priorities and anticipated challenges we will face in 2020.

At Kyle Coop offering Festive Safety advice to local shoppers. Joint partnership working with Sharon Dykes @communityRBS and @northernPolice. @bigmartyboy

Never too young to learn about Sparkler / firework safety! Nursery children from Kyle and Kyleakin Primary School's receive input on how to use sparklers safely! #bonfirenight2019

If you are passing through Kyle on Saturday morning pop into the Fire Station for the annual charity car wash 🧽

Annually Kyle Fire Station give out money we raise through various events throughout the year, to local charity's and good causes. We recently gave £500 to the local nursery for much needed outdoor play equipment.

Wildfire's in May, cow's in bog's on the same hill in June #notjustfires '

2 day familiarisation training on LNG, at the local @MowiScotlandLtd plant. Practical input enhanced knowledge and understanding on how this natural gas is processed and liquified.

Police Scotland Collision Investigation input by PC Lewis Macdonald. Valuable information for Fire Crew on Scene Preservation and potential Information gathering at Operational incidents.

New meets Old. Reviewing Operational Intelligence information yesterday at our iconic Scottish Castle. Even on a dreich day this building and its location are stunning.

Our Station Manager, Jamie Thrower, yesterday completed a very informative training course in LNG Awareness at the excellent @streammarine training facility in Glasgow. Many thanks to @CalMacFerries for extending the invitation to @fire_scot colleagues to join this training.

During the recent dry period, we received a request from @KinlochshielSC to assist with watering the soon to be opened new shinty pitch. Crew's combined pump and water relay exercise to fulfil this request. #helpinginthecommunity