Aviemore Community Fire Station

17/10/2025

🩸 Give Blood, Save Lives! 🩸

Our firefighters are proud to support the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service - SNBTS by regularly donating.

If you’re able to donate, please consider joining them as every donation can make a life-saving difference.

Next local donation clinics:
📍 Kingussie: 17th December 2025
📍 Aviemore: 11th February 2026

You can register at 👉 www.scotblood.co.uk

We are asking O-, A+, O+ and A- donors to come forward at this time. We have lots of appointments available, especially in our donor centres.

Please do help if you can - thank you.

www.scotblood.co.uk | 0345 90 90 999

16/10/2025

Today is Day.

Every year around 3,140 people in Scotland are treated by the Ambulance Service after having a cardiac arrest. Unfortunately, survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are low.

Learn CPR and be ready to help save a life.

Find out more: https://www.savealife.scot/adult-resources/learn-cpr/

Save A Life For Scotland

15/10/2025

🚒 Congratulations to Firefighters Stuart Boon and Tomasz Kwiczala! 👏🏻👏🏻

A huge congratulations to Stuart and Tomasz, who successfully passed their Green Phase Assessment in August with excellent feedback.

This milestone marks the completion of their three-year trainee firefighter journey. As fully competent firefighters, they are now qualified to lead a Breathing Apparatus (BA) team and will soon take on the role of buddies for our next recruits.

We couldn’t be prouder of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the service. 💪

They are pictured here with our Watch Commander during a recent visit from our colleagues at Invergordon Fire Station, a Tier 3 Wildfire Unit. Our Invergordon colleagues provided valuable insight into their specialist wildfire equipment, helping us strengthen our own capability as a Tier 2 Wildfire station so we can deploy alongside them when needed.

This collaboration highlights how we continually learn, develop, and grow throughout our careers, supported by the ongoing investment and training opportunities provided by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

🔥 Well done again to Stuart and Tomasz — we’re proud to have you on the team! 🚒

15/10/2025

Battery operated candles are the safest way to light up spooky things at Halloween.

However if you do have naked flames around, make sure they are well away from anything that can burn including costumes that might catch fire.

We have more safety advice online ⬇
https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/halloween-candle-safety/

Download our leaflet: https://tinyurl.com/96km7a3m

14/10/2025

Wow - thank you so much to everyone that came in tonight and showed so much enthusiasm for joining our crew.

With so many prospective applicants this evening, next Tuesday night will be our final drop-in session for this recruitment window.

So if you’ve thought about it, please come along to the station on Tuesday the 21st between 6pm and 7pm for an informal chat about the role.

If you can’t make it along on Tuesday, please submit your application online here now 👉 https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/emergency-services/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service/jobs/call-firefighter-296023?fbclid=IwdGRleANbeZtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkBZUxe9NvaqbNjB-d-XQIORVUhkSOz8IZkF2nPR5viHQaqdcnC3-EosCmoo_aem_Y1mF9nVgkk3BiRFYe1Wk9w

🚒 Join our Fire Family in Aviemore! 🚒

Could you be our next On-Call Firefighter?

We’re looking for someone who:
❤️ Is compassionate and cares about our community
🤝 Is dependable, committed, works well as part of a team and stays calm under pressure
🔥 Has the motivation to learn new skills and a good level of fitness
🕒 Can offer daytime availability to respond to callouts during weekdays and/or weekends
📅 Can attend training on Tuesday nights

Not all heroes wear capes — some carry pagers. Being an on-call firefighter is a big commitment, but it’s also one of the most rewarding and worthwhile roles you can do within your community.

Want to find out more? Come along to Aviemore Fire Station tonight from 6pm to meet the team and discover what it’s all about!

Or apply here 👉 https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/emergency-services/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service/jobs/call-firefighter-296023

We aim to hold suitability discussions with applicants at the start of November.

Also we want to thank our followers, we’ve had an incredible response to our recent vacancy advert, thanks to all your shares.

Please continue to share our posts and help us spread the word, your support really makes a difference in reaching everyone.

– The Aviemore Fire Station Crew 🚒

14/10/2025

🚒 Join our Fire Family in Aviemore! 🚒

Could you be our next On-Call Firefighter?

We’re looking for someone who:
❤️ Is compassionate and cares about our community
🤝 Is dependable, committed, works well as part of a team and stays calm under pressure
🔥 Has the motivation to learn new skills and a good level of fitness
🕒 Can offer daytime availability to respond to callouts during weekdays and/or weekends
📅 Can attend training on Tuesday nights

Not all heroes wear capes — some carry pagers. Being an on-call firefighter is a big commitment, but it’s also one of the most rewarding and worthwhile roles you can do within your community.

Want to find out more? Come along to Aviemore Fire Station tonight from 6pm to meet the team and discover what it’s all about!

Or apply here 👉 https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/emergency-services/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service/jobs/call-firefighter-296023

We aim to hold suitability discussions with applicants at the start of November.

Also we want to thank our followers, we’ve had an incredible response to our recent vacancy advert, thanks to all your shares.

Please continue to share our posts and help us spread the word, your support really makes a difference in reaching everyone.

– The Aviemore Fire Station Crew 🚒

14/10/2025

13/10/2025

🚒 We’re Hiring a Firefighter! 🚒

With one of our dedicated firefighters retiring, we’re looking for someone ready to answer the call.

Not all heroes wear capes — some carry pagers.
Join a team that feels like family and make a real impact in your community.

Pop in to Aviemore fire station any Tuesday night from 7pm to meet the crew and find out more about this exciting opportunity.

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Don’t leave appliances such as dishwashers, tumble dryers and washing machines on when you are out or asleep. In Scotland, house fires involving white goods happen almost every day.

More info: https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/electrical-safety/

02/10/2025

01/10/2025

Update on our charity walk for the James Support Group:

Unfortunately, due to the forecasted severe weather conditions from Storm Amy, we've had to postpone our charity walk scheduled for this Friday, October 3rd.

Safety is our top priority, and with the Met Office warning of a risk to life, it wouldn't be responsible for us to proceed with the walk in full firefighting kit.

We're all disappointed, but we'll reschedule for a later date, possibly next year when the weather is more favorable.

We’re still proud of the progress we've made so far, with over £1700 raised, and we’re so grateful for everyone's support.

We'll keep you updated on the new date and look forward to completing the challenge when it's safe to do so 🪶🚒🩵

Help Jamie Stewart raise money to support James Support Group