Celebrations for 200th anniversary of 'world first' fire service in Edinburgh
dailyrecord.co.ukThe Princess Royal was among dignitaries at a special commemorative service on Wednesday to mark the 200th anniversary of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
The service at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh saw SFRS staff, politicians and guests from around the UK gather to mark the bicentenary of the world's first municipal fire service, which was founded in Edinburgh in 1824.
The service came after a ceremony earlier in the day to re-dedicate a statue of James Braidwood, known as "the father of modern fire services", in tribute to his legacy.James Braidwood was appointed the first master of fire engines at SFRS, and went on to help form the London Fire Engine Establishment, which would become London Fire Brigade.
SFRS chief officer Ross Haggart led the re-dedication of the statue, which is located behind the cathedral, before Edinburgh City Council hosted guests at a civic reception in the City Chambers.
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