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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has completed the second phase of a £4.6m investment programme to modernise its Highland estate, with the refurbishment of Dingwall Community Fire Station.
Ross Haggart, Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), unveiled a commemorative plaque at Dingwall to mark the £1.6m upgrade of the on-call station. This follows a £3m refurbishment of Inverness Community Fire Station which concluded earlier this year.
The refurbishment work saw essential repairs carried out and new welfare facilities fitted at both stations. This also includes the installation of new decontamination provisions such as locker and drying rooms and the implementation of ‘zoning systems’, ensuring firefighters can safely clean and manage kit and equipment after attending fires and other emergencies.
“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.
Ross Haggart, Chief Officer of SFRS
“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.
“Overall, this represents a significant investment into our Highland estate and is the latest part of a comprehensive refurbishment plan across Scotland as we continue to address challenges we face with our ageing estate.
“Our people are the very heart of what we do, and our community fire stations must be fit for our current and future staff, with appropriate facilities and safety measures in place.”
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