Earlier today fire fighters at Balmossie Fire Station hosted their Open Day celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the station opening in 1982.
Unfortunately when I arrived I had just missed the fire and rescue demonstrations which apparently went down well with children of all ages.
There were also stalls from other organisations involved in community safety work. I especially appreciated meeting the volunteers from the new team of Community First Responders who provide defibrillation and other life saving techniques until an ambulance arrives.
The 24 x 7 on call availability of our fire and rescue crews make it easier for us all to rest easy in our beds at night confident in their readiness to attend a fire incident.