Johnstone Fire Rally

The Renfrewshire annual Fire Rally came to Johnstone this year.

It was very well attended and nice to see the pipe band leading the appliances to the Square.

It's a pity the weather took a turn for the worst but the kids seemed to be having rare old time with all the flashing lights and the noise of the klaxons.

We had some local dignitaries in attendance and the provost was called on to participate in some of the demonstrations.

Thanks are due to all the volunteers for making the event such a success.

 Pipe Band Leads the Procession

 Dennis Merryweather Turntable Ladder

Dennis MK2 Scoosher

 Fire Engine Rally

 Fireman Sam

 Scania G82M Water Tender

 Scania P280

 Fire and Rescue Service Scania P280

Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall

 Busy Bears

 Youngster Having Fun

Local Dignitaries 

 Chip Fan Demonstration

 Chip Fan Demonstration Goes Whoosh

Happy Group Posing in the Rain

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Save Greenock Clyde Coastguard - Flare Demonstration

  

Tonight saw a flotilla of small boats gather off Greenock Esplanade as part of the 'Save Clyde Coastguard' - and the owners fired off red flares to show their support.

Clyde Coastguard is to close in December of this year with its work being transferred to other centres. 

 

A large crown gathered on the Esplanade to view the spectacle and also offer their vocal support to the campaign.

Strathclyde Police were present on shore and afloat, as they had previously issued a statement stressing that setting off red distress flares is potentially dangerous and against the law unless done in an emergency. 

I saw no signs of this being enforced I'm pleased to say.

Small Boats Gather for the Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration

 Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration - Off Greenock Esplanade

Shore Supporters Joining in the Support at the Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration

 Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration - Off Greenock Esplanade

A Rouge Flare Landed Near Houses - Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration
 

 Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration with Canoeists Lending Support

 
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