Brechin Fire Station (Retained)

Brechin Fire Station is situated in Scott Street having previously been in Southesk Street. The Station was opened on the 29 of May, 1974, by Harry. G. Morton, the Chairman of Angus Fire Area Joint Committee. It covers the Ancient City of Brechin, which has a population of approximately 7,000, including a large rural area, and borders Montrose, Arbroath, Forfar and Kirriemuir Fire Stations along with Laurencekirk in Grampian.

The Station has a compliment of twenty personnel, working the retained duty system. This consists of one Watch Manager, three Crew Managers and sixteen Firefighters who crew a Rescue Pump and a Water Tender Ladder. As well as responding to incidents when they occur, personnel attend the station every Monday night for training, and two Thursdays a month where they carry out regular maintenance of their appliances and equipment.

Brechin stands on the River South Esk and is by-passed by the busy A90. Local tourist attractions include the Brechin Castle Centre with Pictavia, covering Pictish culture and the Caledonian Railway where on special steam days trains run to Bridge of Dun and back. Brechin was the birthplace of Robert Watson Watt, an important pioneer in the early development of radar, and local artist David Waterson.

Station Appliances

• 1 Rescue Pump
• 1 Water Tender Ladder