Lochcarron fire brigade events, fundraisers, charity, community, fire prevention.

	Lochcarron Fire Brigade 'events' page

Lochcarron Fire Brigade
'events' page

A Station Open day was on 19th August 2006

The Fire engine and equipment on display at Lochcarron Highland Games 15th July 2006.
The Crew managed to raise quite a bit of money for local Charities and the Fire benevolent fund.

The Raft Crew 2006;
Vicky, Dave, Ollie, Sandy ( and wee Alex)
Thanks to applecross for the raft, Donald for the van to transport it & everyone who sponsored us.

The Kyle brigade Annual Charity Raft race 2006 was on Saturday 8th July.
We were awarded The firebrigade trophy this year for first all firefighter team to finish. This event raises a lot of money every year for local Charities. A big Thankyou to Kyle for hosting & organizing the event.

The New station official opening was held on 13th May 2006

A quiz night was held on Friday the 10th March 2006, at the Rockvilla Hotel, to raise funds for this years Fireworks display. Many Thanks to Pete & Wendy Bartlett for running this for us. Thanks also to everyone who supported the event.

100% NO EXCUSES WAS mentioned in the HIFRS newsletter for March 2006

Vicky went on a course in Incident Command at Morton on Marsh. Photos here.

calum on top of the Bonfire 2005

more photos
thanks to George Doyle for the pictures of the display 2004

The Lochcarron Fire Brigade organizes & runs the local Bonfire Fireworks display . It is held at the Lochcarron Battery park car park.

On Saturday the 15th Jan 2005, we organised a sponsored walk in full BA kit to raise money for the tsunami disaster appeal.
We raised over £600.

taking part left to right were:
Vicky stonebridge, Sandy Catto, John strang, Ollie Preston, Duncan Ross, David Castle, Jon Hodges.

Thanks to all those who donated, & to Flora Catto & Rita Stonebridge for their support on the day.

Ollie & Vicky Visited the Lochcarron Brownies on the 25th October 2004 to talk about Fire prevention & the Firework Code. We also went to see the Guides on the 26th.
Monday The 1st Of November we started our big Smoke detector campaign,
click for more details.

As a local unit we feel very much part of the local community, Its in everyone's interest to raise awareness of fire prevention & other issues such as road safety. We also aim to raise funds for local charities.
We get involved with events like the Lochcarron Highland games; Shinty gala; giving talks to the Brownies & guides etc.; The Kyle Fire brigades annual charity Raft Race & of course & the Firework display

Ollie explaining smoke detectors

Fire prevention talk with the Lochcarron Brownies on Monday 17th March 2003. how to roll a hose

Some Brownies learning the basics

Handing over the Big cheques to charity. from the raft race sponsor money.
Photo by www.lochcarron.tv. Alex Ingram.

A Station Open day was on 19th August 2006

A well attended Station Open day was held on August 19th to give members of the public a chance to look around the new station & get further information about fire safety. There was a Bouncy Castle for the youngsters, a demonstration of extrication techniques; barbecue; and car washing as well as guided tours of the station. Thanks to everyone who came & donated Food & items for the day. Moneys raised will go towards local charities and the fire benevolent fund.