Making Dumfries and Galloway A Safer Place to Live and Visit

As Chief Fire Officer of Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service I am pleased to welcome you to our website. Our aim is to provide an insight into what we do and to provide access to Fire Safety advice and information.

David Wynne QFSM, MBA, DMS, MIFireE

• Swine Flu - Latest Information
  You may be aware that the World Health Organisation (WHO) increased it's pandemic alert level to level 5 on Wednesday 29th April.
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• About Us
  Dumfries and Galloway is one of 8 Fire and Rescue Services in Scotland. The Fire and Rescue Service forms part of Local Authority services that are provided to a range of rural communities, covering a wide geographical area, approximately 6,425 kilometers, with a population of 148,030.
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• Fire Prevention and Risk Management
  "Many of us don't relate to the familiar chip pan fire image because we don't think that scenario will ever happen to us and we put the fire from our minds. But the chilling reality is that you are more likely to suffer a house fire in Scotland than be burgled". Former Deputy Justice Minister Hugh Henry.
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• Fire Service Recruitment
  Do you see yourself jumping onto a fire engine, then screaming off into the distance, lights flashing and sirens blaring, off to save lives? There is more to being a Firefighter than wearing a uniform and racing around.
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• Fire Safety Advice
  Are you safe at home? Book your FREE Home Fire Safety Check
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• Freedom of Information
  The Council provides information requested under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This Act also provides advice and assistance to the public on how to access appropriate information.
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• Promoting Equality...Celebrating Diversity
  Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality of opportunity for all people within our community. Our goal is to promote equality and celebrate diversity.
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• Retained Fire Stations
  Information on retained fire stations within Dumfries and Galloway.
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