Motion · S5M-21581 · 27 Apr 2020
Thanks to Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service
The motion
That the Parliament thanks the Dumfries and Galloway Division of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for its outstanding effort in tackling the recent wild forest fire in Galloway; notes that the fire, which blazed over three days from 24 to 26 April 2020, originated in the Mossdale area of Dumfries and Galloway and spread into the Galloway Forest and onto the iconic and world renowned Galloway Hills; understands that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service made use of all available resources, including water pumps, engines and a helicopter, to bring the blaze under control; thanks everyone in the area who provided support; recognises the New Galloway Community Shop for supplying the emergency services with snacks and refreshments free of charge while they worked to tackle the blaze, and wishes all in the community and in the emergency services all the very best for the future.
Supporters (13)
- Bill Kidd 28 Apr 2020
- Richard Lyle 28 Apr 2020
- Rona Mackay 28 Apr 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 28 Apr 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 28 Apr 2020
- Sandra White 28 Apr 2020
- Bruce Crawford 29 Apr 2020
- Willie Coffey 30 Apr 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 4 May 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 11 May 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 16 May 2020
- Ruth Maguire 5 Jun 2020
- Colin Smyth 30 Jun 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.