DG CAT staff west of the region supporting our Community Wardens in engagement sessions in Glenluce, Kirkcowan, Wigtown & Newton Stewart SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Youth Work D&G Scott Irving Dumfries and Galloway Council

Our Community Officers are at #Sandhead Beach near #Stranraer for todays 999 water safety event. We have watched a rescue demonstration from 📟 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗡𝗟𝗜. All our partners are here providing information on how to stay safe at the coast. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scottish Ambulance

DG Cat have been very out and about supporting various activities across this past week Nexgen in Dumfries providing road safety messages to various ages of drivers. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scott Irving Youth Work D&G Galloway Police

DG CAT continue to support World Drowning Prevention Day Scott Irving SFRS Dumfries & Galloway #WaterSafety

Today our CAT was out in force along with Amber watch to support Loch Ken at there water safety fun day. Great to see our water rescue crews from Dumfries on the water engaging with paddle boarders providing safety information on how to keep safe. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scott Irving

DG CAT along with our Yvs attended Stranraer Stranraer cattle show to provide various safety information. We also had surprise visit from Blaze bear. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scott Irving Police Scotland Dumfries & Galloway

This week our CAT staff attended Good Connections for Autistic Adults in Moffat . SFRS Dumfries & Galloway DG Council Empowering Communities Youth Work D&G Scott Irving

DG CAT staff and Stranraer Crews attend Drumlochart Caravan site today along with Coastguard and SAS to provide various safety information and also provide CPR input. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scott Irving HM Coastguard

DG CAT Dumfries have been extremely busy over the past 2 days attending Dumfries Show. Providing various safety information and CPR input to members of the public. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scott Irving Police Scotland Dumfries & Galloway

Today we had Whithorn crews along with crews from Newton Stewart to support CAT at Wigtown Cattle Show, Wigtown. We also had the privilege of providing CPR input to Mr Forsyth one of the event organisers. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scott Irving

Yesterday DG CAT attended a partner engagement session in Newton Stewart fire station. This was the first of many planned to support members of the community by good connection group for autistic adults. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scott Irving

DG cat attended a Remembrance Day event today in Stranraer DAS. WC Reid also received his training on how to use a Naloxone & Nyxoid kit. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scott Irving

This year Stranraer fire station car wash held at Morrisons raised a massive £1300, the monies raised was split between the firefighters charity,and the local cancer drop in centre. Big thanks to all involved including our YVS. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scott Irving

Today DG CAT staff along with youth volunteers attended the first ever LGBT plus event in Stranraer town centre. The event was well supported and the weather was great. We also had a few songs from WC Tony Reid and his daughter Rachel. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Youth Work D&G Scott Irving

52 years ago today, Glasgow lost seven brave firefighters in the Kilbirnie Street fire. We honoured their memory with a wreath-laying ceremony at Glasgow Necropolis. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

999 Water Safety Event Sandhead youtu.be/ywW1LH69N1w?si… via YouTube

Today DG CAT teams East and West of the region we’re out supporting partners to inform and raise awareness of International Drug Overdose Awareness Day. SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scott Irving

This is #ChimneyFireSafetyWeek. Are you planning to start using an open fire? Dust & debris can build up if your chimney has not been used regularly, including over summer. Reduce chimney fire risk. Get your chimney swept. Use a registered chimney sweep.SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scott Sousa

This week saw the final trial incident Command input for the on-call STM personnel across Wigtownshire stations. Our YVS provided the BA teams to carry out the firefighting & Search Rescue in simulated building fire. @DGfire.safety

Yesterday DG CAT WC Tony Reid attended Tots Farm Nursey, Leswalt, stranraer to engage with the kids and he was presented with a fantastic picture of a fire engine from the kids. @DGfire.safety Scott Irving