Motion · S5M-17521 · 3 Jun 2019
International Fire and Rescue Association
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the International Fire and Rescue Association (IFRA), which is Scotland’s biggest international fire service charity, on being awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; notes that this is the highest award that a voluntary group can receive in the UK; recognises that IFRA is a group of volunteers from around the UK and is based in Dunfermline; notes that it assists fire and emergency services around the world that require help due to war, civil unrest or that are unable to deal fully with emergencies; commends it on donating 96 vehicles, 55 containers of lifesaving equipment and 67 training missions to 20 countries; notes that this award identifies outstanding work by volunteer groups that is beneficial to communities; understands that IFRA is the only international fire service charity to have received this award, and wishes it, and its volunteers and supporters, the best of luck.
Supporters (17)
- Annabelle Ewing 4 Jun 2019
- Neil Findlay 4 Jun 2019
- Alison Johnstone 4 Jun 2019
- Bill Kidd 4 Jun 2019
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 4 Jun 2019
- Richard Lyle 4 Jun 2019
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 4 Jun 2019
- Mark McDonald 4 Jun 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 4 Jun 2019
- Edward Mountain 4 Jun 2019
- Sandra White 4 Jun 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 5 Jun 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 6 Jun 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 6 Jun 2019
- Gil Paterson 10 Jun 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 16 Jun 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 19 Jun 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.