BRENTWOOD, Essex, UK, October 16, 2014 – The smallest vehicle in the Ford Transit range, the all-new Ford Transit Courier, has landed a role with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

Formed in April 2013 by uniting Scotland’s eight regional fire and rescue services, the SFRS has a large and uniquely challenging territory to cover. The 11 Ford Transit Couriers which have joined the service face a tough, action-packed life across the country from the Highlands and islands to the Borders.

Their work will chiefly involve fire prevention – carrying equipment and personnel to assess fire risks in business premises and public buildings and as part of fire safety demonstrations.

The service has also selected the Transit Custom for deployment in the Highlands, where double cab-in-van models perform an essential function as a back-up to fire-fighting appliances, carrying breathing equipment and other tools.

Water rescue missions are part of the SFRS’ work and the 4x4 Ford Ranger is its choice for towing the service’s rescue craft. The Ford Focus is meanwhile carving a niche for itself as an effective fast-response vehicle.

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