B33 VALTOS
Retained Unit.
Stations
| ? to ? | Wooden Hut, VALTOS. Photo |
| ? to ? | Garage, VALTOS. |
| ? to July 1996 | Garage at UIG School. Photo |
| July 1996 to | Garage, MIABHAIG, Isle of Lewis. Photo |
Firemasters
| ? to ? | Sub Officer Norman MacDonald First Sub Officer |
| ? to ? | Sub Officer Kenny MacLennan |
| ? to 2000? | Sub Officer Murdo MacDonald |
| 2000? to | Sub Officer Kenny Angus MacKay |
Appliances
| 1990 | A968NST | Ford Escort 35/HIFB | CFV |
| 1998 | R688OST | LDV 400/HIFB | LFA |
| 2006 | R689OST | LDV 400/HIFB | LFA |
Brigades
| 1975 to 1983 | Northern Fire Brigade ? |
| 1983 to 2005 | Highland and Islands Fire Brigade |
| 2005 to | Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service |
Notes
Unit formed late 1960's?
Volunteer garage officially opened July 1996.
2000/2001 Unit upgraded to BA Status.
With the new brigade structure introduced in the summer of 2003 the 3 Divisions were re-organised into 2 Commands North and South, Valtos was put into South Command. Call signs remained the same.
On 1st April 2005 along with 61 other units Valtos was upgraded to a Retained Unit, drilling one night per week and receiving a retaining fee.
Establishment 2000
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Equipment |
Auxiliary |
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1 Light Fire Appliance |
1 Sub Officer |
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2 Leading Firefighters |
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7 Firefighters |
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