Strongman Invergordon brothers throw weight behind life-saving Scottish Fire and Rescue Service push

INVERGORDON's famous strongman brothers are doing their bit to keep locals safe in their homes - by backing a new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) campaign.

Tom and Luke Stoltman are backing the Make the Call campaign, encouraging people in communities to make a call to save a life.

Whilst training for the World's Strongest Man competition which will take place next week, the brothers took time out to encourage people to stay safe.

The SFRS are appealing to carers, family and friends of those who are at risk of serious injury or death because of an accidental fire.

By calling the SFRS and letting them know of anyone over 50, who smokes, has mobility issues, lives alone or uses medical oxygen, firefighters will conduct a free home visit to check fire safety and offer advice.

Area Commander Derek Wilson is the local senior officer for Highland. He said: “We thank the Stoltman Brothers for taking time out of their busy schedule to help us deliver this very important messaging. Sadly we do see fires which could have been preventable and we welcome any opportunity to help keep people safe in our communities. We need friends, families and carers of those who are at risk to help us to reach people who are isolated.

“We also take this opportunity to wish Tom and Luke the very best in their upcoming competition.”

You can Make the Call on 0800 0731 999 or Text ‘FIRE’ to 80800 from your mobile phone.

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