Statement From The Fire Fighters Charity Concerning Saturday’s Fatal Blaze in Edinburgh

LONDON - Keith MacGillivray - Chairman of The Fire Fighters Charity said: The Fire Fighters Charity would like to send its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the fire fighter who has tragically lost his life whilst tackling the deadly blaze in Edinburgh last night. Our thoughts are also with his injured colleague.

This event highlights the difficult and gruelling circumstances that fire fighters have to face daily, which can often tragically end with harsh consequences. Every year thousands of firefighters are injured whilst carrying out their duties.

The Fire Fighters Charity is here to support the families involved, and will provide the therapy and rehabilitation required for those fire fighters injured in the blaze.”

Source: The Fire Fighters Charity

The Fire Fighters Charity is the official charity supporting injured fire fighters and their families. For more details, or interview opportunities contact Alison White on +44(0)1256366566 / +44(0)7816099380 or email awhite at firefighterscharity.org.uk