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

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

Meet the crew this Saturday ⬇️

🚤 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

📸 Photos from Corpach Marina’s Open Day today 🚒 lots of blue lights and family fun 🤩 Police Scotland Highland & Islands HM Coastguard RNLI Scottish Ambulance

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

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… Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK #enjoywatersafely #drowningpreventionweek

Water Safety Scotland is proud to support RLSS Drowning Prevention Week. Follow all information on the Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK website. 👉rlss.org.uk #DrowningPrevention

Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK #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 WaterSafetyScotland

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

I attended a challenging incident last night which was safely resolved using some innovative thinking! 🤔 Great multi agency response & collaboration from Fort William Fire Station HM Coastguard Scottish Ambulance Helimed5 Well done all! 👏🏻

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 Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK summer safety tips ➡️ rlss.org.uk/pages/category… #EnjoyWaterSafely #DrowningPreventionWeek

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…

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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

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 😃

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