Firefighters from Palestine will train in Perth
Eight Firefighters from Palestine have arrived in Scotland for 3 weeks of Fire Service Training, some of which will take place at Perth Fire Station. The aim of the project is to enhance the skills of the firefighters and to enable them to impart what they have learned to their colleagues back home. The project was initiated after Ken Ross of the Fire Brigades Union visited Palestine where he met with firefighters about their training needs. The firefighters will train in Perth the week of the 9th of November, learning urban search and rescue techniques.
Blackwatch Soldier dies in hospital
A Blackwatch soldier has died in hospital in Birmingham, six weeks after being wounded in Afghanistan. The soldier who has yet to be named, was injured when an improvised explosive went off in Kandahar in September. Commanding officer, Lt Colonel Stephen Cartwright, has spoken of his sadness following the death. The Blackwatch, who have historic ties with Perthshire, are due to return home from Afghanistan in the next few weeks.
Saints ready for cup tie
St Johnstone take on Dundee United this evening at McDiarmid Park in the quarter final of the CIS Insurance Cup. Kevin Rutkievicz and Filipe Morais have trained over the last few days and may be available for the squad, but Steven Milne will miss out, while Martin Hardie is doubtful with a calf strain. Manager Derek McInnes is determined to bounce back after Saturdays defeat in Kilmarnock.
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