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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Youth Volunteer Scheme creates opportunities to improve life chances and empower young people to work together for a safer Scotland.

08/10/2026

Tonight at Methil YVS, we put the road traffic collision and casualty care training we’ve completed over the past few weeks into practice.

Our group took charge of a live training scenario involving a car, a motorbike and two casualties.
They worked together to manage the incident and apply their skills.
A big thank you to Robb and his crew for helping us out.

Tonight was also an emotional one, as our Watch Commander, Liam, attended his final session as a volunteer before turning 18 on Saturday.

Liam was one of our original volunteers, joining us on day one at just 12 years old. We’ve watched him grow from a wee, quiet boy into an amazing young man. It has been a privilege to be part of his journey, and we couldn’t be prouder of him.

Thankfully, this isn’t goodbye. Liam has told us that he wants to return as a leader, so we look forward to welcoming him back as an instructor.

Thank you for everything you’ve given to Methil YVS, Liam. You’ve been an absolute pleasure to work with.

Enjoy your 18th birthday on Saturday. From all of us, we wish you every success in whatever comes next!

24/09/2026

Tonight, Methil YVS visited Dunfermline Fire Station, where we had the opportunity to see their Aerial Turntable Ladder in action.

We were also lucky enough to be among the first people to see and operate SFRS’s latest technology, a remote-controlled robotic firefighting system.

This impressive piece of equipment is currently on trial and is designed to enter buildings and tackle fires in areas considered too dangerous for firefighters to enter.

It was a great night for the group, giving our young people the opportunity to see some of the specialist equipment used by SFRS and learn more about how technology is helping to improve firefighter safety.

A huge thank you to Gordon and the crew of Green Watch at Dunfermline for taking the time to show us around, demonstrate the equipment and make it such an enjoyable and informative evening!

17/09/2026

Back to basics tonight with some good old school drill practice.

A great session for building teamwork, communication and confidence, with everyone working well together. Big thanks to Watch Commander Gill for his support tonight.

We also had a wee treat afterwards, with homemade apple turnovers from TT and cakes from Kyle. Much appreciated! Especially from John who had 3. 🍰

14/08/2026

Here are a few pictures from last week when our Methil YVS team took part in the inaugural Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Youth Volunteer Scheme National Games.

YVS groups from across Scotland came together for a full day of competition, putting their skills to the test in a range of challenging events including:

• Search & Rescue
• Community Fire Safety
• Trauma Care
• Community Engagement
• Technical Challenge

Our team did themselves, their families and Methil YVS proud. The effort, dedication and teamwork they showed throughout the day was excellent, and it was great to see all the training and hard work come together. The National Games were a fantastic opportunity for young volunteers from across Scotland to meet, compete and showcase the skills they have developed through the YVS.

A brilliant experience for everyone involved, and we are already looking forward to next year!

16/07/2026

Tonight was all about last-minute training ahead of the National Games Challenge in a couple of weeks.

Plenty of hard work, effort and teamwork from everyone. Great job tonight, team!

08/07/2026

🌊 Another brilliant day for our Methil YVS volunteers. 🚤

Today our group spent the day supporting the Community Safety Team at the Water Safety Event at Lochore Meadows, near Glenrothes.

Throughout the day our volunteers helped hand out water safety and fire safety information to members of the public, speaking to families about staying safe while enjoying the outdoors.

There was plenty to see as well. We watched an impressive water rescue demonstration by the Glenrothes crew, supported by some amazing Newfoundland rescue dogs, which was a real highlight of the day.

Before packing up, our volunteers also had the chance to try out some public order techniques with our colleagues from Police Scotland and even tackled the climbing wall with The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

A fantastic day, plenty of learning, lots of fun, and the sunshine certainly helped make it a huge success.

A big thank you to everyone who helped organise another excellent community event.

05/07/2026

What a fantastic weekend for our Methil YVS members at Badaguish Outdoor Centre with the amazing team from 999 Re:Set

999 Re:set is a charity that supports the mental health and wellbeing of emergency service workers and their families through outdoor activities, peer support and wellbeing programmes.

Our young volunteers had an incredible time taking part in a range of activities, making new friends and enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the Cairngorms. It was a weekend full of fun, teamwork and plenty of laughs.

A huge thank you to everyone at 999 Re:set Reset for their warm welcome and for organising such a brilliant weekend. Our group thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and made memories that will last a long time

28/06/2026

Today our volunteers were delighted to lend a hand at the Lucky Ewe Charity Barn Dance at Stratheden Park.

A fantastic day was had by everyone while supporting a brilliant local charity and all the amazing work they do in our community. Our team even found time to show off their line dancing skills, which were surprisingly impressive to be fair! 🤠🐑

A huge thank you to everyone at Lucky Ewe for having us.

If you haven’t heard of them before, please take a moment to check out the incredible work they do supporting people of all abilities through farming, volunteering and outdoor learning.

Lucky Ewe is a Fife-based charity that provides farming and outdoor opportunities for people with additional support needs and helps build skills, confidence and wellbeing.

04/06/2026

A busy and positive night for Methil YVS.

Our group received Home Fire Safety training from one of our instructors, Laura. After working in her Community Safety role in Fife, Laura is moving on to a new position in Glasgow. We wish her every success in her new role and hope she still finds time to remain part of the Methil YVS family. Our Watch Commander, Liam, was delighted to present Laura with a bouquet of flowers as a small thank you for all her support and dedication.

We also had reason to celebrate within the group. Congratulations to Erynn, who has been successfully promoted to Crew Commander following a challenging interview process. A special mention also goes to Nathan and Alfie, who both put themselves forward and demonstrated great potential throughout the process.

Well done to everyone involved tonight. The future of our group continues to look bright.

22/05/2026

Last night was a change of pace for our Methil YVS team. We swapped ladders, hoses and drills for a full scale gnome operation thanks to Caroline and Gill and their brilliant gnome making workshop.

Safe to say some hidden artistic talent appeared within the group. Although a few of the gnomes looked like they had been involved in a serious road traffic collision before completion.

What really stood out though was how focused and relaxed everyone was throughout the night. Several of our young people said the session had helped them switch off after weeks of exam stress and pressure at school.

Mental health matters. Sometimes taking a step away from the usual routine, having a laugh with your pals and concentrating on something simple for a couple of hours makes a huge difference.

The station was definitely full of positive vibes last night. Also slightly concerning levels of gnome related chaos.

Huge thanks to Caroline and Gill for giving up their time and helping our team discover their inner creative selves.

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