The Perth and Kinross Fire Area Administration Scheme Order, 1948. (12/5/1948)

No mention of a unit at Kirkmichael

The Perth and Kinross Fire Area Administration Scheme Order, 1952 (1/10/1952)

                Equipment                                                                                             Volunteer

                1 Pump Appliance                                                                                3 Firemen

Establishment 2000

                Equipment                                                                                             Volunteer

                1 Water Tender Ladder                                                                       1 Leading Firefighter
                                                                                                                                11 Firefighters

This was B13 until 28/6/2004 when it became Station 33 and on ?/12/2015 it became P61 with the introduction of the new National Call Signs.

36. Volunteer Units.
It was reported by the Firemaster and noted that a new Volunteer Unit had been started at Lochearnhead and that new sheds for the storage of appliances had been provided at Kinloch Rannoch and Kirkmichael
(Perth and Kinross Joint Fire Committee Meeting 30/10/1960)

The construction of new stations at Kinloch Rannoch, Glenshee and Kirkmichael is now at a very advanced stage and it is anticipated that at the time of publication arrangements will have been made to commission the new premises.
Three Gamecock Karrier fire appliances have been refurbished and fitted with radios in preparation for the opening of the stations and, to ensure that the volunteer firemen are accustomed to the new style fire engines, a training programme has been initiated with the emphasis on driving and radio procedures.
(Firemaster's Annual Report 1977/78.)

LEFT HARVEST TO FIGHT FIRE 

The men of Upper Strathardle were summoned from harvesting late on Saturday afternoon to tackle a fire which destroyed four cottages.
The houses were part of a row of six at Enochdhu, Kirkmichael, owned by Mr Francis K. Balfour, of Kindrogan. They were reconditioned recently.
The outbreak started in the middle of the row in a house used as a bothy. It was occupied by four employees of an Aberdeen firm doing construction work for Mr Balfour.
Adjoining houses occupied by Mr and Mrs John Michie and by Mrs Petrie were soon alight, and the flames also spread to another house, tenanted by Dr Biden, Pitlochry, but which was unoccupied.
With the help of a former N.F.S. pump stored at Kirkmichael Police Constable Fleming and estate employees did good work before the arrival of Blairgowrie brigade in saving the houses at the east end of the row, occupied by Mrs Low and Mr A, Dow.
So rapidly did the flames spread that it was impossible to save hardly any of the contents of the four cottages.
Arrangements were made for Mr and Mrs Michie and their family of two boys and two girls to get accommodation at Dalreoch. Mrs Petrie, who went from Stirlingshire to Enochdhu about three weeks ago, went to her son, who is head gardener at Kindrogan. The Aberdeen workmen were put up in Kirkmichael.
Damage is estimated at several thousands.
(The Courier and Advertiser, Monday, September 13, 1948. Page 2)

Perthshire Cottages Burned To Ground 

Four cottages were burned to the ground last night at Enochdu, Kirkmichael, about 18 miles north of Blairgowrie.
The houses were part of a row of six on the estate of Mr Frank Balfour, of Kindrogan.
The outbreak started about the centre of the row.
A former N.F.S. pump, stored at Kirkmichael, was brought into action by Constable Ferguson and helpers.
They fought the flames until the arrival of Blairgowrie Fire Brigade.
Although the fire had a firm hold, two houses at one end of the row were saved.
Other accommodation was found for the cottagers last night.
(The Sunday Post, September 12, 1948. Back page)

New Kirkmichael Fire Station 

Volunteer firefighters in Kirkmichael are to benefit from a new £100,000 fire station to replace their existing building – part of a programme of upgrading retained stations around Perthshire.
Tayside Fire Brigade has just applied to Perth and Kinross Council for planning approval for the project.
Finance is expected to come from the brigade’s budget for this year, and a report recommending the funds are made available is to be tabled at the next meeting of the Tayside Fire Board on February 24.
The council has already granted planning permission for a similar project for the retained station at Kinloch Rannoch, where the existing building is to be upgraded at a cost of £60,000.
The Kirkmichael project will involve demolishing the station and replacing it with a new building – including changing facilities, toilets, showers and a “muster room,” which can also be used for lectures and other training.
The current station, next to the school house in Main Street, is a basic building “similar to a wartime Nissen hut,” according to Divisional Commander John Tait. It is not much bigger than the fire engine itself, and has almost no facilities.
Mr Tait, who leads Tayside Fire Brigade’s ‘B; division, covering Perthshire, said, “We are upgrading the property to enhance the facilities and the equipment available for volunteer firefighters, who have a tremendous commitment to manning the front lines of the service in rural areas.”
Kirkmichael has 12 volunteer firefighters, headed by leading firefighter Ian Keiro.
Mt Tait said it is hoped to have planning permission by April 9, and the work is scheduled to start in June and be completed by the end of November.
The Kinloch Rannoch upgrading is planned for May to October.
The brigade’s other station, at Glenshee, is also earmarked for replacement.
However, due to planning complications, the work is not expected to be included in this year’s budget. Its budget and scope is expected to be similar to the Kirkmichael project, although the new station will be at a different site from the current building.
Mr Tait said the work will go ahead as soon as possible.
(Dundee Courier, 14/2/1997.)

Provost officially opens new volunteer fire stations 

<PHOTO> Firefighters assemble for the opening ceremony at Kinloch Rannoch.
<PHOTO> Primary school children and firefighters at Kirkmichael.
Two new volunteer fire stations for Tayside Fire Brigade have been opened. The one at Kinloch Rannoch has had a £95,000 refurbishment and extension and the other, at Kirkmichael, was a £151,000 rebuild.
Both stations were officially opened by Provost John Culliven, with Fire Board convener Councillor David Scott and vice conveners, Provost of Angus Frances Duncan and Councillor Fred Walsh accepting the keys.
The new stations provide an appliance hall multi-purpose area with general office and lecture room where breathing apparatus can be serviced.
State of the art communications equipment have been installed and, along with individual personal pagers to the firefighters this should improve response times for emergency calls.
Firemaster Derek Marr thanked the local authorities through the Fire Board for their commitment in providing a facility which will serve the community for the foreseeable future.
He also paid tribute to the volunteer personnel who crew the stations, offering their services so unselfishly and in the best traditions of the Fire Service.
Given the rural and scenic situation, the brigade ensured that the design of the building would blend in with the surrounding properties and the sympathetic aesthetically to the environment.
(Perthshire Advertiser 19/6/1998.)

Brigade welcome new fire stations 

<PHOTO> Kirkmichael Primary School pupils assemble at the opening.
Thursday, June 11, saw the opening of two volunteer fire stations for Tayside Fire Brigade.
Significant investment has been made into these stations – one at Kinloch Rannoch, which has had a £95,000 refurbishment and extension, and the other at Kirkmichael, which was a £151,000 build.
Both stations were officially opened by Perth and Kinross Provost John Culliven, with Fire Board convener Councillor David Scott and vice conveners Angus Provost Frances Duncan and Councillor Fred Welsh accepting the keys.
The new stations provide an appliance hall, multi-purpose area with general office and lecture room where breathing apparatus can be serviced. Domestic toilet and shower areas are now also provided.
State of the art communications equipment including a fax have been installed and, along with the issue of personal pagers to the firefighters, this should improve response times for emergency calls.
Firemaster Derek Marr thanked the local authorities through the fire board for their commitment in providing facilities which will serve the communities for the foreseeable future.
He also paid tribute to the volunteer personnel, who crew the stations to the highest standards and in the best traditions of the fire service.
Given the rural and scenic situation, the brigade ensured that the design of the building would blend in with the surrounding properties and be sympathetic aesthetically to the environment.
Further care was taken to ensure that the services were designed in such a way as to include energy saving measures to lessen the environmental impact of the buildings and to ensure that they would be cost effective in use.
The volunteer fire brigades in Kinloch Rannoch and Kirkmichael give a distinguished service to the community and the official opening marked a new beginning and a new commitment.
(Dundee Courier 23/6/1998)

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