06:28 📟 1st pump mobilised to a gain entry at a domestic property in Alness where an 83 year old lady had fallen. Fire crew gain access and carried out an initial survey prior to Scottish Ambulance attendance. 🚒🚑 #S30P6 #scottishambulanceservice

Last year many homes were evacuated within the community of Daviot, near Inverness, as wildfire threatened property and lives. If you live or work in an area at risk of wildfires, an escape plan is a must. Guidance can be found ➡️ ow.ly/aobq50QNu4W?ut… #WildfirePrevention

#Wildfires in Scotland are growing in scale and duration, requiring more robust emergency responses. 🚒 With over 2,500 incidents since 2010, firefighters are better equipped than ever to respond to wildfires. 🔥 👇 Learn more about our wildfire strategy below.

Off-Station exercise at Invergordon Distillery at Monday’s Drill Night. Exposing crews to complex industrial layouts and the challenges they pose.

As a service we have identified potential areas we could change to use our resources differently. 🚒 We're running an online survey to capture views of people across Scotland which will help to develop options for future public consultation.

⚠️ An EXTREME wildfire warning has been issued for North-West Scotland on Friday, 3 May.⚠️ Visitors and those living within this area should be extra cautious and think twice before using anything involving a naked flame outdoors. More information ➡️ ow.ly/tLnO50Rv7TM

Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to have their cars washed by us at Invergordon fire station yesterday for The Firefighters Charity Fire Fighters Charity Collectively you raised £470 🚗🪣🧽👏🏼 #firefighters999 #thefirefighterscharity #invergordonfirestation

⚠️An EXTREME wildfire warning is place across Inverness-shire and parts of northern Scotland today ⚠️ Much of the rest of Scotland still remains at VERY HIGH risk. With high pressure conditions and tinder dry vegetation, please avoid using naked flames. #WildfirePrevention

23:35 📟 P6 & P7 mobilised to a smoke detector sounding in a domestic property in the town, on arrival it was discovered to be cooking left unattended, Scottish Ambulance were requested to check 46yo male for light smoke inhalation, Fire crew ventilated property.#S30P6 #S30P7

22:59 📟 Both pumps and one from Dingwall mobilised to a derelict community hall in the Milnafua area of Alness, building was well alight on arrival. Crews used 3 main jets and aerial ladder platform as a water tower to extinguish the fire. Building was 100% destroyed. 🚒🚒🚒🚒

03:17 📟 2nd pump mobilised to a small fire in a garden which had spread to a fence at a domestic property in Alness, crew used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. 🚒 #S30P7

09:20 📟 2nd pump mobilised to a mischievous kitten stuck up a tree near Delny. Crew used a 3 piece short extension ladder to safely recover the kitten. 🚒🐈 #S30P7

Some extra curricular sporting activity recently for Invergordon crew! Last weekend we came out on top in the Alness Gala/Events Tug of War competition!💪🏽 🏆 Today we played in a football tournament organised by local Rugby Club. Pipped in the Final but happy to take 2nd!

It’s been a busy start to July 📟 1st Trees on fire, Alness 🚒 4th Cat stuck up a tree, Delny🚒 4th Car fire, near Alness🚒 4th Rtc on the A9 at Alness point 🚒🚒 5th Fire alarm, Invergordon 🚒🚒 7th Gain entry, Alness🚒 7th Fire in the open, Alness 🚒 #S30P6 #S30P7

According to the British Heart Foundation, 43% of UK adults have never learnt CPR. Performing quick CPR & defibrillation can more than double the chances of survival following cardiac arrest. Learn this life-saving skill in a relaxed environment with the crew at Invergordon ⬇️

Our busy July continues📟 8th Domestic smoke alarm, Alness🚒🚒 10th One car Rtc, Invergordon🚒🚒 11th Standby Inverness, house fire🚒 11th Standby Inverness, water rescue🚒 11th Fire in the open, Alness🚒 12th Rtc, Arabella to Fearn🚒

A quieter week in Invergordon, Thursday afternoon was very busy 18th Gyro Copter emergency, Alness. Landed safely 🚒 18th Gain entry at a house, Alness 🚒 18th Rescue a person from a roof, Alness 🚒 18th Lorry fire, A9 Dalmore, Alness 22nd Fire alarm, Invergordon 🚒🚒

🚨On-Call Recruitment🚨 Recruitment Information Sessions will take place; Mon 5th Aug: Invergordon Fire Station, 6pm-7pm Tue 6th Aug: Lairg Fire Station, 7pm onwards Wed 7th Aug: Bonar Bridge Fire Station, 6.30pm onwards Your local crew will be on hand to answer any questions

10 members of the community now more confident in what action to take should they be required to perform CPR👏 Thanks for attending and well done 👍🏻