Motion · S5M-22630 · 4 Sep 2020
SFRS Donates its 100th Fire Appliance
The motion
That the Parliament commends the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) on the donation of its 100th fire appliance to the International Fire and Rescue Association (IFRA); understands the vehicle, named Centurion, will travel to Paraguay where it will help firefighters respond effectively to a range of emergencies and protect their communities; notes the work of SFRS and IFRA to help protect lives and communities not just in Scotland but across the world, in places that need such support the most; commends SFRS's commitment to donating appliances and kit, including boots, gloves and helmets; understands that, over the last 18 years, the Fife-based IFRA has helped firefighting services in 21 countries, completed over 70 training missions and sent 60 containers of equipment, with the 61st already scheduled for Argentina in October 2020; praises the SFRS and the IFRA on their vital contribution to saving lives worldwide, and wishes them the best for the future.
Supporters (19)
- Bruce Crawford 4 Sep 2020
- Annabelle Ewing 4 Sep 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 4 Sep 2020
- Bill Kidd 4 Sep 2020
- Richard Lyle 4 Sep 2020
- Rona Mackay 4 Sep 2020
- Ruth Maguire 4 Sep 2020
- John Mason 4 Sep 2020
- Alex Neil 4 Sep 2020
- Gil Paterson 4 Sep 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 4 Sep 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 6 Sep 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 7 Sep 2020
- Sandra White 7 Sep 2020
- Joan McAlpine 8 Sep 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 9 Sep 2020
- John Finnie 11 Sep 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 20 Sep 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 21 Sep 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.