Strathclyde Fire & Rescue was, between 1975 and 2013, the
statutory
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fire and rescue service for the area of
Strathclyde
Strathclyde ( in Gaelic, meaning "strath (valley) of the River Clyde") was one of nine former local government regions of Scotland created in 1975 by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and abolished in 1996 by the Local Government ...
,
Scotland
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. It was the largest fire and rescue service in Scotland, and one of the largest in Europe. Its territory ranged from the densely populated
Glasgow
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to remote rural and island communities. It was amalgamated into the single
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS; gd, Seirbheis Smàlaidh agus Teasairginn na h-Alba) is the national fire and rescue service of Scotland. It was formed by the merger of eight regional fire services in the country on 1 April 2013. ...
in April 2013.
History
Strathclyde Fire Brigade was formed in 1975 when control of fire services was passed from local authorities to the new
Strathclyde Regional Council
Strathclyde ( in Gaelic, meaning "strath (valley) of the River Clyde") was one of nine former local government regions of Scotland created in 1975 by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and abolished in 1996 by the Local Government et ...
.
When Strathclyde Regional Council was abolished in 1996 the twelve new unitary authorities that replaced it agreed to keep the fire service as it was.
In 2005, the name was changed to Strathclyde Fire & Rescue to reflect the change in the operations that the modern fire and rescue service undertook. That year a book called ''Everyday Heroes'' was launched detailing the work of Strathclyde Fire & Rescue over the past 30 years.
Amalgamation in 2013
Strathclyde Fire & Rescue, along with the other seven fire and rescue services across Scotland, was amalgamated into a single, new
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS; gd, Seirbheis Smàlaidh agus Teasairginn na h-Alba) is the national fire and rescue service of Scotland. It was formed by the merger of eight regional fire services in the country on 1 April 2013. ...
on 1 April 2013.
This replaced the previous system of eight regional fire and rescue services across Scotland which had existed since 1975.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has its headquarters in
Perth
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.
Appliances
Strathclyde Fire & Rescue had over 200 Appliances which includes Rescue Pumps, Aerial Rescue Pumps (ARP), Heavy Rescue Vehicle, Technical Support Unit, Major Incident Units and Water Rescue Units. Also the Volunteer Stations had Volunteer Support Units.
Stations
The service operated 111 fire stations.
- About us.
Regional Fire and Rescue Services in Scotland 1975-2013
The following eight regional fire and rescue services (originally known as fire brigades) were merged on 1 April 2013, creating the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS; gd, Seirbheis Smàlaidh agus Teasairginn na h-Alba) is the national fire and rescue service of Scotland. It was formed by the merger of eight regional fire services in the country on 1 April 2013. ...
:
*Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service
Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service was the statutory fire and rescue service for the area of Central Scotland, Scotland between 1975 and 2013. It was amalgamated into the single Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in 2013.
History
Central ...
*Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service
Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service was the statutory fire and rescue service for the area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It was amalgamated into the single Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in 2013.
Stations and Units
When disban ...
*Fife Fire and Rescue Service
Fife Fire and Rescue Service was the statutory fire and rescue service for the area of Fife, Scotland. It was amalgamated into the single Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in 2013.
History
Fife Fire and Rescue Service was formed in 1985 from Fif ...
* Grampian Fire and Rescue Service
*Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service
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*Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service was a Local Authority fire and rescue service covering an area of of south east Scotland, and serving a total population of 890,000. It was amalgamated into the single Scottish Fire and Rescue Service ...
*Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service
*Tayside Fire and Rescue Service
Tayside Fire and Rescue Service was, between 1975 and 2013, the statutory fire and rescue service for the area of Tayside in Scotland. It was amalgamated into the single Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in 2013.
Geographical Area
Tayside Fi ...
The same boundaries were also used for the eight territorial police forces, which were amalgamated into Police Scotland
Police Scotland ( gd, Poileas Alba), officially the Police Service of Scotland (), is the national police force of Scotland. It was formed in 2013, through the merging of eight regional police forces in Scotland, as well as the specialist service ...
on 1 April 2013.
Gallery
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See also
* Blues and twos
* Fire Services in Scotland
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS; gd, Seirbheis Smàlaidh agus Teasairginn na h-Alba) is the national fire department, fire and rescue service of Scotland. It was formed by the merger of eight regional fire services in the country ...
* FiReControl
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* Fire apparatus
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* Fire engine
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* Fire
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* Fire Museum Fire museums, also known as firefighting museums are prevalent throughout the world.
Australia
*The Old Perth Fire Station in Perth houses the Fire Safety Education Centre and Museum since 1985.
*The Eastern Hill Fire Station, Fire Services ...
* Fire and Rescue Authority (Scotland)
References
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Argyll and Bute
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Glasgow
Inverclyde
Renfrewshire
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North Lanarkshire
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East Ayrshire
North Ayrshire
South Ayrshire