Strathclyde Fire and Rescue

== History ==
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue was formed in 1975 as the Strathclyde Fire Brigade when the new Region Council took over the local fire services through the Police and Fire Committee of Strathclyde Regional Council. At the time it was the largest in Scotland and the 4th largest in the United Kingdom. 
At first there were six divisions (A,B,C,D,E, and F) until 1995 when they rearranged into four commands, Central, East, North and West.
On the 1st April 1996, when the Strathclyde Region became several unitary authorities following the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, administration of the brigade was transferred to the Strathclyde Joint Fire Board. 
In 2005 the 4 Commands became 10 Areas in order to create closer links with the twelve councils of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue. 
Finally on 1 April 2013 the 8 fire services of Scotland were merged to create the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. At this point they had a total of 113 Fire fighting units which ran 170 appliances: 
* 121 Water Tender Ladders. 
* 30 Special appliances. 
* 19 Volunteer Support Units. 
== Department Profile ==
The service operated 114 fire stations (39 Wholetime, 44 Retained, 31 Volunteer). Unlike most smaller Scottish services Strathclyde's areas didn't directly correspond to its local authorities with several being joined together and the City of Glasgow being split up. 
=== Argyll & Bute (Area L) ===
There were 2 Wholetime, 13 Retained and 27 Volunteer fire stations in the area.
==== Oban Fire Station (Wholetime/Retained) ====
==== Helensburgh Fire Station (Wholetime/Retained) ====
==== Arrochar Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Balloch Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Bowmore Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Campbeltown Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Cove Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Dunoon Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Garelochhead Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Inveraray Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Lochgilphead Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Rothesay Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Tarbert Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Tighnabruaich Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Tobermory Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Appin Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Ardfern Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Arinagour Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Balemartine Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Bridge of Orchy Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Bunessan Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Carradale Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Colintraive Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Colonsay Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Craighouse Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Craignure Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Dalmally Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Gigha Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Iona Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Kerrera Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Kilmelford Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Lismore Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Lochgoilhead Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Luing Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Minard Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Port Charlotte Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Port Ellen Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Salen Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Scarnish Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Seal Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== St Catherines Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
=== East & West Dunbartonshire (Area M) ===
There were 5 full-time and 1 retained fire stations in the area.
==== Bishopbriggs Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Clydebank Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Kirkintilloch Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Milngavie Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Dumbarton Fire Station (Wholetime/Retained) ====
==== Balloch Fire Station (Retained) ====
=== North Lanarkshire (Area N) ===
There were 4 full-time and 3 retained fire stations in the area.
==== Bellshill Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Coatbridge Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Cumbernauld Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Motherwell Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Kilsyth Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Shotts Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Stepps Fire Station (Retained) ====
=== South Lanarkshire (Area P) ===
There were 4 full-time, 7 retained and 1 volunteer fire stations in the area.
==== Clydesmill Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== East Kilbride Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Hamilton Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Lanark Fire Station (Wholetime/Retained) ====
==== Abington Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Biggar Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Carluke Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Douglas Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Larkhall Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Lesmahagow Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Strathaven Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Leadhills Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
=== East Ayrshire & East Renfrewshire (Area Q) ===
There were 3 full-time and 7 retained fire stations in the area.
==== Barrhead Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Clarkston Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Kilmarnock Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Cumnock Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Dalmellington Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Mauchline Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Muirkirk Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== New Cumnock Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Newsmilns Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Stewarton Fire Station (Retained) ====
=== North & South Ayrshire (Area R) ===
There were 4 full-time, 12 retained and 3 volunteer fire stations in the area.
==== Kilwinning Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Ardrossan Fire Station (Wholetime/Retained) ====
==== Ayr Fire Station (Wholetime/Retained) ====
==== Dreghorn Fire Station (Wholetime/Retained) ====
==== Beith Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Brodick Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Colmonell Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Dalry Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Girvan Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Kilburnie Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Lamlash Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Largs Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Maybole Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Millport Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Skelmorlie Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Troon Fire Station (Retained) ====
==== Blackwaterfoot Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Corriecravie Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
==== Lochranza Fire Station (Volunteer) ====
=== Renfrewshire & Inverclyde (Area S) ===
There were 5 full-time and 1 retained fire stations in the area.
==== Paisley Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Renfrew Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Greenock Fire Station (Wholetime/Retained) ====
==== Johnstone Fire Station (Wholetime/Retained) ====
==== Port Glasgow Fire Station (Wholetime/Retained) ====
==== Gourock Fire Station (Retained) ====
=== North Glasgow (Area T) ===
Formerly North West Glasgow, there were 4 full-time fire stations in the area until it absorbed Easterhouse and Springburn in 2010 from the abolished North East Glasgow (Area U).
==== Cowcaddens Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Knightswood Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Maryhill Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Yorkhill Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Easterhouse Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Springburn Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
=== South Glasgow (Area V) ===
There were 4 full-time fire stations in the area until it absorbed Calton and Parkhead in 2010 from the abolished North East Glasgow (Area U).
==== Castlemilk Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Govan Fire Station(Wholetime) ====
==== Pollok Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Polmadie Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Calton Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
==== Parkhead Fire Station (Wholetime) ====
=== Rank Structure ===
In 2005 the UK began moving towards an Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS) which meant that fire brigades across the country were rearranged. The Scottish Executive brought in the new system in 2006. The names were amended again in 2007
Pre-2006 Rank 	2006 Role 	Post-2006 Role
Firefighter 	Firefighter 	Firefighter
Leading Firefighter	Crew Manager 	Crew Commander
Sub Officer
Station Officer	Watch Manager 	Watch Commander
Station Officer
Assistant Divisional Officer	Station Manager	Station Commander
Assistant Divisional Officer
Divisional Officer III
Divisional Officer II	Group Manager 	Group Commander
Divisional Officer I
Senior Divisional Officer	Area Manager 	Area Commander
Chief Officer 	Brigade Manager	Brigade Commander
Control ranks were also adjusted
Pre-2006 Rank 	2006 Role 	Post-2006 Role
Fire Control Operator 	Firefighter (Control) 	Firefighter (Control)
Leading Fire Control Operator	Crew Manager (Control) 	Crew Commander (Control)
Senior Fire Control Operator
Fire Control Officer	Watch Manager (Control) 	Watch Commander (Control)
Fire Control Officer 	Station Manager (Control)	Station Commander (Control)
Group Fire Control Officer
Principal Fire Control Officer	Group Manager (Control) 	Group Commander (Control)
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=== Uniform ===
In January 1976 the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Committee (CFBAC) standardised UK firefighters uniforms. Yellow helmets replaced remaining black ones while officers helmets remained white.
Between 2003 and 2004 all Firefighters in Strathclyde had been issued with MSA Gallet full face helmets, PBI Gold tunics, leggings and leather boots.
Pre 2005 the undress uniform consisted of blue shirts (white shirts for Station Officer and above) with black ties and double breasted jackets with a peaked cap. Afterwards they wore black shirts with rank markings on the collar and a bomber jacket.
In 2007 red and whited chequered caps were introduced.
Category:Defunct fire services of Scotland