Gairloch man retires after 25 years of loyal dedication to fire service

FIREFIGHTERS have wished the best for a colleague in Gairloch who has retired from the service after nearly 25 years.

Past and present firefighters came together at the Sheiling Restaurant in Gairloch to mark the occasion of Allan Morrision’s retirement from the fire service, after dedicating nearly 25 years of his life to the vital emergency service.

After what was described as a “delicious” meal provided by Donald Crerar, Allan was presented with a statuette of a firefighter and monetary gift by retired crew commander, Angus Finlayson, to mark his send-off.

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A bouquet of flowers was also presented to Allan’s wife, Sarah, by retired crew commander Iain MacLennan.

The watch manager, Kenny Tallach, also thanked Allan for his many years of loyal service over nearly a quarter of a century.

Fellow retired firefighter Willie MacRae made a humorous speech inviting Allan into the illustrious band of retired fire fighters.

And the other firefighters present took the opportunity to recall memorable events from over the years they worked tohether, such as being called out to a boat fire all the way in Shetland.

The Gairloch station wishes Allan all the best for the future.

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