History
Fife Fire and Rescue Service was formed in 1985 from Fife Fire Brigade, however its creation was a result of the Fire Services Act 1947. The service operates as a whole and is not divided in to separate divisions as is the case with some fire services in the United Kingdom. FFRS provides fire cover to a large rural area; many stations are retained as there is no need to operate a fully staffed fire station in rural areas.
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