Fire Brigade Scotland Photos

New photos of Fife appliances have been added

WX54UUV USAR POD

GSP741E Height Appliance

SN56CVL Water Tender

PXA538J Emergency Tender

C459RSF Height Appliance

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Fife Fire & Rescue Service

On 16th May 1975, Fife Fire Brigade kept the same name and covered the same area but was now administered by Fife Regional Council. In 1985 the brigade changed its name to Fife Fire and Rescue Service to better describe the modern function of the service. On the 1st April 1996, following Local Government Reorganisation administration of the brigade was transferred to Fife Council Protective Services Committee but the area covered remained the same. The Committee has 26 members.

Area covered         1,307 square kilometres             Population         345,000

There are :-
6     Wholetime stations
8    Retained stations

With:-
375    Wholetime Personnel (DO II down)
102    Retained Personnel
21      Control Room Staff
28      Support Staff (Civilians)

Manning:-
21    Water Tender ladders
2      Aerial Ladder Platforms
1      Foam Carrier
1      Emergency Tender
1      Control Unit

Management Team:-
1    Firemaster
1    Deputy Firemaster
1    Commander Operations (DO I)
1    Commander Support (DO I)

correct at 2000