SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme

The SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme creates opportunities to improve life chances and empower young people to work together for a safer Scotland

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

Find out what's happening at your local YVS by visiting and following their page:

@SFRSYVSAlloa

@DumbartonYvs

@YMethil

@SFRSYVSPeterhea

@WickYvs

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

YVS highlights the wide range of roles within SFRS, and youth volunteers get to meet and learn about some of these specialist teams as part of the syllabus, including water rescue, operations control, search and rescue dogs, and the major incident unit.

#sfrsyvs

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

Youth Volunteers learn life-saving first aid skills as part of YVS and support SFRS by passing these onto the public.

Some youth volunteers have found themselves having to use these skills in real-life situations and were recognised for this at the Awards in November.

#sfrsyvs

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

Last night saw the launch of the newest scheme YVS Falkirk, follow them @sfrsyvsfalkirk.
Thanks to @SFRSYVSlivi for giving a demonstration of their operational drills, it was great to see how much you have learned!

#sfrsyvs

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

This year Youth Volunteers had the opportunity to take part in a range of events across Scotland and the UK.
- Supporting the Eastern Promise Cycle Challenge
- UKRO @DumbartonYvs
- Women in the Fire Service @SFRS_LanYVS
- Remembrance Parade at the London Cenotaph

#sfrsyvs

[DumbartonYVS @DumbartonYvs]

Huge thanks to colleagues from @wdhscp @WDCouncil @RCCGlasgow @BTPScotland and DDWA for an engaging & informative session last week with our YVs & VYIs around gender based violence as part of #16DaysOfActivism
@SFRSYVS @UKFireCadets

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

Today we start the YVS 12 Days of Christmas, bringing you photos of all the amazing activities our schemes have been part of this year. To kick us off, we're starting with the Community Engagement events youth volunteers have supported.

#SFRSYVS #yvs2024

[Kilwinning YVS @KilwinningYVS]

Last week Kilwinning YVS picked up their 2nd place FireRox Challenge award at SFRS National Headquarters. Thank you to all who took part across the YVS schemes and to all who supported them. We look forward to next year’s challenge! 🔥 🚒

[@Scotfire_EWDAB @abewdhq]

LSO McKay welcomed YVS Campbeltown to area HQ in Clydebank. Big thanks to Green Watch for facilitating a tour of the station training facilities and Appliance's. Congratulations to YVS Campbeltown on their Finalist Partnership Award at the recent YVS awards ceremony. @SFRSYVS

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

@SFRS_YVSMethil @SFRSYVSlivi @SFRSYVSAlloa @WickYvs @SFRSYVSPeterhea @KilwinningYVS @DumbartonYvs

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

Last night was the first ever YVS Awards ceremony, at the SFRS National Training Centre. Youth Volunteers and Volunteer Instructors from across Scotland were celebrated and recognised for their achievements.
Here are just some of the photos taken, more will be sent out next week!

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

Full album here: https://t.co/RoBDUL53pu

[Kilwinning YVS @KilwinningYVS]

Kilwinning YVS have been busy sharpening their skills. Pump drills and safe working at height (SWAH) demonstration 🚒

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

YVS Peterhead recently had the pleasure of receiving a £300 cheque from WC Mike Bremner from Turriff, which was raised during their Christmas collection. The cheque was presented to Youth Volunteer Cameron Coutts and Scheme Coordinator Robbie Sturrock. A massive thank you!

[Emma Roddick SNP @EmmaRoddickSNP]

👏 I loved hearing about the shared Youth Voluntary Services Scheme, which clearly means so much to those who provide it, as well as the young folk who’ve benefitted and given their time to their community.

It was great to learn how many young women have been involved, too!

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

Three youth volunteers from @DumbartonYvs competed in @ukroorg Festival of Rescue in Portsmouth this weekend. @UKFireCadets Casualty Care Challenge saw groups dealing with a casualty care scenario. We also saw rope rescue and vehicle extrication challenges.
Well done girls!

[DumbartonYVS @DumbartonYvs]

A very interesting evening getting a tour of the SFRS National Training Centre. The YVs got an insight in to the range of training facilities available to firefighters. A big thank you to Area Commander Hill for facilitating a very informative visit. @MartyHill74

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

Volunteer instructors who have shown dedication to supporting YVS and have gone above and beyond to positively impact their scheme can be nominated for the Outstanding Contribution Award here: https://t.co/h3CFHFRC0i

#SFRSYVS #YVSawards

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

The Young Achiever Award is for a Youth Volunteer who has achieved personal growth and success within YVS, used their experience to improve themselves and shown dedication and strength.
Nominate a Youth Volunteer for this award here: https://t.co/h3CFHFRC0i
#SFRSYVS #yvsawards

[SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme @SFRSYVS]

The Partnership Award is for a scheme who has worked together with partner organisations to benefit the community they serve, whilst championing prevention and safety.
Nominate a scheme for this award here: https://t.co/h3CFHFR4aK
#SFRSYVS #yvsawards