International Fire & Rescue Association

Scottish Based Emergency Services Charity that supports and assists emergency services worldwide by donating equipment and supporting with training.

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

@IFRAScotland receives no government funding & relies purely on charitable donations & fundraising to carry out the work we do.

You can donate through Paypal at the following link or by scanning the QR code.

https://t.co/RifYyfK740

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

@IFRAScotland are proud to be a member of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations @scvotweet.

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

Our fundraising team were out at Dunikier Park Kirkcakdy this weekend, raising funds to allow us to continue helping firefighters worldwide. #charity #fire

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

Great news as our 98th container donated worldwide has arrived In Ecuador and is being distributed throughout the country. Equipment that would have been destined for landfill is now continuing to save lives worldwide. @ukinecuador #donate #charity #savinglivesworldwide

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

Our team made the long joined down to @g3_systems to collect this amazing donation of personal protective equipment. This will now all be checked and distributed worldwide to continue saving lives. #thankyou❤️ #savinglivesworldwide

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

Back where it all began #ifra01 our first ever donated vehicle and mission to Bosnia 🇧🇦. The mission was led by our founder and current Chairperson David Kay and donated a 4x4 rescue vehicle.

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Great update regarding one of our donated appliances. Firefighters attending our recent course in Argentina spoke with great appreciation on the diffetence this former @fire_scot appliance is making in @municipalidadvp Argentina 🇦🇷.

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And that's a wrap for #ifra88 as our training team to Argentina have landed back in Scotland and are now on their separate ways. Great training mission, knowledge shared and new friends made. 🇬🇧 🇦🇷 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🚒🚒 @SanAyudemos

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

Whilst our training team closed our training school, great opportunity to see donated equipment from our 97th container worldwide being distributed. Here, our stores coordinator Fraser hands over a selection of PPE and equipment to our friends @bomberostilisarao @SanAyudemos

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Final day for #ifra88 our training team in Argentina culminated in a number of scenarios and the teams tasked with preparing a plan and undertaking the rescues. Great effort by all in very hot conditions. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇷 @fund.bomberos @bomberos.victoria @ukinargentina

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

Our training team on #ifra88 delivered training in the use of various equipment which has neen donated by our supporters to @ifrascotland. Pictured are several inflatable rescue equipment from @mfcint that equip a specialised rescue team @bomberos.victoria

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

From Orkney to Argentina. Donated equipment from @hial_airports in the form of this Rescue Sled is in use with the Volunteer Firefighters of @bomberos.victoria. This surplus equipment will continue saving lives for many more years. @fund.bomberos @ukinargentina

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

Final training today for #ifra88 was on various water rescue techniques before culminating in a team building exercise using the inflatable paths. Great fun and all thoroughly enjoyed the day. #savinglives

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

Hard mornings training for #ifra88 with wading techniques and throw lines rescues on the agenda on what was a very hot 🥵 day. Superb enthusiasm 👏 and effort by all involved. @bomberos.victoria @fund.bomberos @ukinargentina

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

Hard mornings training for #ifra88 with wading techniques and throw lines rescues on the agenda on what was a very hot 🥵 day. Superb enthusiasm 👏 and effort by all involved. @bomberos.victoria @ukinargentina

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

Great to see donated PPE, this time in the form of water rescue equipment donated by @NlandFRS in use and continuing to protect firefighters and save lives in Argentina 🇦🇷. The equipment was in use during a water rescue training course bring delivered by #ifra88

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Day 2 of week 2 training for #ifra88 our training team in Argentina 🇦🇷. The team used swimming pools located at the training site to practice in water training. Great effort by all involved. @UKinArgentina 🇬🇧 🇦🇷 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Second week of training for #ifra88 our team in Argentina and second presentation on Fire Contaminants. Greatly received presentation and pleasing to hear changes are being made but still great deal of work to be undertaken. #invisiblerisk

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

#ifra88 commenced the second week of training on Argentina, this time @bomberos.victoria where over 40 firefighters from throughout Argentina are attending a 4 day water rescue course. Many thanks to @fund.bomberos for organising. #savinglives @ukinargentina

[International Fire & Rescue Association @IFRAScotland]

Its washing day for #ifra88 as we recharge and prepare for the second week of water rescue training which commences tomorrow. Whilst the washing is drying, it's no time to rest as we review the training plan for the coming week. #training #Argentina