Upgrades Finalized at Two Highland Fire Stations

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has completed enhancements at two of its fire stations located in the Highland region. A total of £4.6 million was invested by SFRS into improvements for its sites in Inverness and Dingwall. The scope of work encompassed necessary repairs to the structures and the integration of new welfare amenities for firefighters. Additionally, new decontamination zones have been established, enabling crews to cleanse themselves and manage their equipment efficiently following their response to fires and other emergency incidents. The Inverness Community Fire Station, which first opened in 1956, serves as a base for both full-time and on-call firefighting personnel. SFRS allocated £3 million specifically for the refurbishment of this station. The Dingwall station operates as an on-call facility, where firefighters are dispatched to emergencies via a pager system. Its crew members are also actively involved in community fire prevention initiatives. This station, originally opened in 1971, has benefited from £1.6 million worth of improvements. Chief Officer Ross Haggart stated: “The safety and wellbeing of our staff is paramount, and I am proud of the improvements we’ve carried out at our Dingwall and Inverness stations. These upgrades ensure our dedicated staff have access to modern, state-of-the-art facilities that support their critical work in protecting the local community.” Area Commander Michael Humphreys further added: “These improvements provide our firefighters with the modern facilities they need to work safely and deliver the highest level of service. They will benefit our local communities for years to come.”