The Emergency Services Day flag has today (Tuesday 9 September) been raised above Moray Council’s headquarters in Elgin, in honour of the life-saving work carried out by frontline responders.
Moray Council Leader Cllr Kathleen Robertson and Civic Leader Cllr John Cowe were joined by Andrew Simpson, Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire; Lucy Mackenzie, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Moray and representatives from local emergency services.
The flag was raised by Corrine McCrory, Area Service Manager for Scottish Ambulance, with assistance from Chief Inspector Michael McKenzie from Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander Mark Witkowski and Graeme Gordon, Coastguard Station Officer at Burghead.
Emergency Services Day – also known as 999 Day – is held annually to celebrate the dedication, courage, and commitment of those working and volunteering in emergency response roles.
The day also promotes the responsible use of emergency services, raises awareness of first aid and life-saving skills and highlights opportunities to get involved through careers or volunteering.
