With the new brigade structure introduced in the summer of 2003 the 3 Divisions were re-organised into 2 Commands North and South, Stornoway was put into South Command. Call signs remained the same.

1895 Stornoway had a Fire Engine Station, from Vol. VI Ordanance Gazetteer of Scotland New Edition 1895.)

FIRE ENGINE

A letter was read from Port Sunlight intimating that the steam fire engine, gifted by Lord Leverhume to the town had been dispatched.
There was also a letter from Councillor S. B. Fletcher intimating that the engine had arrived in good condition, and had been housed in the Cannery Buildings.
(Stornoway Gazette, 24th March, 1921. Page 3.)

STORNOWAY’S NEW FIRE ENGINE

The above is a photograph of the steam fire engine recently gifted to the Stornoway Town Council by Lord Leverhume. The engine which is meantime housed at the Cannery till a permanent station is provided has given satisfaction on her trials after being put together.
The community greatly appreciates this further proof of Lord Leverhume’s interest in the town.
(Stornoway Gazette, 21st April, 1921. Page 6.)

Stornoway Fire Brigade

Some months ago, Lord Leverhume presented a fire engine to the town of Stornoway, and the Town Council, having accepted the gift, and the obligation to form and equip a fire brigade to man the engine, pitched upon Councillor Stephen B. Fletcher to carry the matter through. With characteristic energy Councillor Fletcher threw himself heartily into the task, and set about enrolling suitable men and collecting funds to provide them with uniforms. Accordingly he issued a private appeal, to which a good response has been made, and to which further contributions will, no doubt, always be welcome.. Councillor Fletcher hopes by to uniform and equip the whole brigade without saddling the ratepayers with the cost.
Already eight men have been enrolled, who have volunteered to give their service to the town – that is, they will attend all drills and any possible calls out they may get. They will not draw any payment from such services, but will allow any legal fees which accrue therefrom to be placed to the credit of their Uniform Fund.

We append the first list of subscriptions :-

James Mackenzie & Sons, Cromwell Street                                                                                     £10 –   0 – 0

Sir Herbert Morgan K.B.E.                                                                                                                 £  5 –   0 – 0

Kenneth Maclennan, Esq., J.P.                                                                                                          £  5 –   0 – 0

Stornoway Parish Council                                                                                                                  £  5 –   0 – 0

Lodge Fortrose 108, Stornoway                                                                                                        £  5 –   0 – 0

Alex. Maclennan, Esq.                                                                                                                        £  4 –   0 – 0

Provost Smith                                                                                                                                       £  3 –   3 – 0

Councillor George Smith                                                                                                                     £  3 –   0 – 0

D. Maciver, Esq., Bayhead                                                                                                                 £  3 –   0 – 0

W. J. Gibson Esq.                                                                                                      £  2 –   0 – 0

J. Matheson Esq., Caled’n Hotel                                                                                                       £  2 –   0 – 0

Mr & Mrs J. Small                                                                                                                                £  1 –   1 – 0

Councillor A. J. Murry, Cromwell Street                                                                                           £  1 –   1 – 0

M. Maclean Esq., Shipping Agent                                                                                                    £  1 –   0 – 0

A Wellwisher                                                                                                                                        £  1 –   0 – 0

J. Dawson Esq., Matheson Road                                                                                                      £  0 – 10 – 0

Ex Fireman                                                                                                                                             £  0 –   5 – 0

Public Dance organised by the “Lahuad” Staff resident at “The Cottage”                               £22 –   0 – 0

                                                                                                                                                                £72 –   0 – 0

(Highland News, Saturday, April 16, 1921. Page 5.)

New Engine for Stornoway Fire Brigade

<PHOTO> photo of steamer. (Name Stornoway Town Council on side)
Some months ago Lord Leverhume presented a fire engine to the town of Stornoway, and the Town Council having accepted the gift, and the obligation to form and equip a fire brigade to man the engine, pitched upon Councillor Stephen B. Fletcher to carry the matter through. With characteristic energy Councillor Fletcher threw himself heartily into the task, and set about enrolling suitable men and collecting funds to provide them with uniforms. Accordingly he issued a private appeal, to which a good response has been made, and to which further contributions will, no doubt, always be welcome. Councillor Fletcher hopes by to uniform and equip the whole brigade without saddling the ratepayers with the cost.
Already eight men have been enrolled, who have volunteered to give their service to the town – that is, they will attend all drills and any possible calls out they may get. They will not draw any payment from such services, but will allow any legal fees which accrue therefrom to be placed to the credit of their Uniform Fund.
The first list of subscriptions, amounting to £72 appeared in our last issue.
(Highland News, Saturday, April 23, 1921. Page 5.)

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