Duns Community Fire Station

Duns Community Fire Station Duns Community Fire station is located on Newtown St, Duns and is manned by a crew of On Call Firefighters. Part of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

On Call Firefighters are men and women who operate responding to emergency calls via a pager from their home or place of work at any time of the day or night depending on their availability. They provide vital fire and rescue cover often in remote and rural communities, protecting local people and businesses in the area they live in from fire and other emergencies. Not only will those who become O

n Call Firefighters be performing a highly valuable role in their local area, but they will be taught vital life-saving skills that will be of real benefit to them as individuals. It’s a challenging role, but within a team spirited environment where all have a pride in working for the SFRS. Many of our On Call Firefighters believe that the biggest benefit they get is the job itself, but you can also expect excellent training opportunities. Our trainee On Call Duty System Firefighters attend a two-week residential training course at a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service College site with a further week being required normally within the first few months of employment. You’ll learn basic core competence skills including operation of fire service ladders, fire appliances and pumps including various other pieces of fire and rescue service equipment. From the time you join until the moment you leave, education and training forms a highly significant part of every working day.

Monday night's our training night and tonight we were doing an entrapment scenario to rescue a firefighter in trouble. W...
03/09/2026

Monday night's our training night and tonight we were doing an entrapment scenario to rescue a firefighter in trouble. We then carried out another exercise to using a light portable pump and equipment to fight a fire 3 storeys up using a tank supply. We train for every situation we may be presented with.
We also had Firefighter Garton remove his trainee diamonds from his helmet and become a competent firefighter.
Well done Steven!
Our latest recruit Martin Lindsay has passed his next stage to progress to his 2 week task and task management course to learn basic firefighter skills. He was being given the opportunity to learn the breathing apparatus board during an exercise.

We are constantly recruiting and if anyone fancies a new life challenge and to learn new skills serving your community. Please message or pop in on a monday night between 6 and 9pm.

Last week our Ex Crew Commander David Renton was presented his long service certificate and pin for completing 30yrs ser...
18/08/2026

Last week our Ex Crew Commander David Renton was presented his long service certificate and pin for completing 30yrs service prior to retirement from the service. An outstanding commitment to Duns Community Fire Station and the local area. Award presented by WC Hall who's also nearing 30yrs service.

Great effort from all the young people at Duns Youth Club tonight.
24/06/2026

Great effort from all the young people at Duns Youth Club tonight.

We wish everyone an exciting and safe Jim Clark Rally this weekend. Please remember to respect the marshalls instruction...
22/05/2026

We wish everyone an exciting and safe Jim Clark Rally this weekend. Please remember to respect the marshalls instructions and adhere to parking restrictions. They are there to make the rally as safe as possible.

04/05/2026

Extreme wildfire warning for the whole of Scotland 🔥

There is an extreme risk of wildfire across the whole of Scotland from today until Saturday, 2 May.

We know many people across Scotland will be wanting to enjoy the good weather across the bank holiday weekend. We ask that everyone does so responsibly.

Wildfires have the potential to destroy property, landscapes and wildlife. All it takes is one spark to spread, causing a large amount of damage.

Remember, there’s no such thing as a 'harmless' fire.

Share this wildfire warning to help spread the word.

Duns Community Fire Station has been relatively busy this year so far. Unfortunately we have seen a rise in wilful fire ...
03/05/2026

Duns Community Fire Station has been relatively busy this year so far. Unfortunately we have seen a rise in wilful fire raising and unattended bonfires in the local area. The most recent being 530am this morning, a concerned member of the public called 999 to alert of a small fire in Duns public park.
No significant damage was done to the playpark after a thorough check. However had this fire taken ahold Duns would have been without its playpark.

Parents could we ask to discuss the dangers of fire raising with your children and its wider impact. Our Community Action Team will be actively addressing this in local schools.

If anyone sees anything suspicious please do not hesitate to report it as we are aware the playpark has been subjected to abuse and vandalism. Any fire left unattended poses a great risk of spreading.

Monday night's are training nights for the crew. We train with potential scenarios so we can react in the best and most ...
22/04/2026

Monday night's are training nights for the crew. We train with potential scenarios so we can react in the best and most practical way to rescue people from tricky incidents. Tonight's training was a fire on the 1st floor to be accessed by ladder in breathing apparatus ascend and locate the fire then to carry out firefighting to locate a missing person in the basement. The crews carried this out efficiently and extracted the unconscious dummy occupant by utilising equipment we carry down to ground level. We train to ensure we are ready to react.
We had two potential recruits in the making who have carried out leg locks and other skills In preparation of their tests to become community Firefighters tonight.
If you feel you can serve your community and join Duns community Fire station get in touch

We have totted up the car wash donations from last weekend and we have raised £503.08 for the Firefighters charity with ...
04/04/2026

We have totted up the car wash donations from last weekend and we have raised £503.08 for the Firefighters charity with additional support of 25p per pound from HRMC to be added that's an astounding amount from the local community, Thank you all who came and supported us from the whole crew

Thanks so far to everyone that's come to support us so far we are open for another half an hour or so.
28/03/2026

Thanks so far to everyone that's come to support us so far we are open for another half an hour or so.

First visitor of the day bang on 10am.
28/03/2026

First visitor of the day bang on 10am.

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TD113AU

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01361883739

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